Italy: Consumer Trading & Unfair Trading

Italy has taken a decisive step in combating greenwashing by implementing EU Directive 2024/825, which strengthens consumer protection against misleading environmental claims. The new Legislative Decree introduces comprehensive amendments to the Italian Consumers' Code, establishing strict requirements for environmental claims, sustainability labels, and product comparison services. Will these enhanced regulations effectively curb deceptive green marketing practices and empower consumers to make truly infor

On 19 September 2013, the Court of Justice of the European Union gave its interpretation on the "professional diligence" as a constitutive element of companies liability under the Parliament and Council Directive 2005/29/EC.

Local legislation considers as "alcoholic" beverages with alcoholic content exceeding 1,2º and as "super-alcoholics" those with more than 21 per cent of alcohol in volume.