FTC Extends Deadline To Comment On 10-Year Update To Green Guides

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides” or “Guides”) as part of a 10-year review process. The FTC extended the public comment period, originally set to expire on February 21, 2023, to April 24, 2023.

The FTC requests input on the continuing need for the Guides, their economic impact, and their effect on the accuracy of environmental claims. The FTC also seeks information on consumer perception of environmental claims, including those environmental claims not currently addressed in the Guides.

The FTC also invites comments on specific issues, including:

1. whether the revised Guides should provide additional information related to Carbon Offsets and Climate Change claims and issues;