The EU Just Banned Vague Green Claims — And ‘Clean Beauty’ Is Caught in the Net

Starting September 27, 2026, the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825, or ECGT) takes full effect for all businesses selling to EU consumers. One of its most direct consequences: “clean beauty” is not named in the legal text, but regulatory interpretations widely classify it as a generic environmental claim, making …