Generic environmental claims
“eco-friendly”, “sustainable”, “green” without recognised excellent environmental performance.
EmpCo Green Claims Check
How the EmpCo check works
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Enter a shop, page or text
A domain for a shop scan, a single product page, or simply paste product copy.
- 02
Automated check
The check loads the product pages, finds environmental claims and assesses each against a rule set for Directive (EU) 2024/825.
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Result with findings
See critical and to-review claims with quote, page and reasoning; the full result with evidence questions is one click away.
Green claims
What the EmpCo check finds
Climate neutral via offsetting
Claims such as “climate neutral” or “CO₂ neutral” based on offsetting.
Sustainability labels
Labels not based on a certification scheme or set by public authorities.
Whole-product claims
Environmental claims about the whole product that only concern one part.
Productbay
Don’t just check - prevent
A scan shows where you stand today. Productbay checks every new product description with global validations before it goes to your shop and marketplaces.
FAQ
FAQ
Is the EmpCo check really free?
Yes. Product pages, product copy and a shop scan over a limited number of product pages are free. With your email address the shop scan covers more product pages and you also get the result by email.
Does the result replace legal advice?
No. The EmpCo check is an automated first assessment. No finding does not mean clearance. Back critical claims with evidence or rephrase them, and get legal advice when in doubt.
Who runs the check?
The check runs on EmpCo-Prüfung (empco-pruefung.com), a free tool by Productbay OG. The full result, methodology, terms of use and privacy policy are there (in German).
How do I prevent risky claims for good?
By checking product copy automatically before it is published. In Productbay, global validations, including for green claims, run on every import and every change.
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