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ACM draws up rules of thumb for sustainability claims
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up rules of thumb for sustainability claims that businesses use when selling their products and services. With these rules of thumb, ACM believes that businesses will inform consumers … -
Welfare of today’s chicken and that of the ‘Chicken of Tomorrow’
In 2015, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) blocked a planned agreement between producers, suppliers, and retailers aimed at improving the welfare of chickens: the ‘Chicken of Tomorrow’. ACM’s study ‘Welfare of today's chicken and … -
ACM does not see any major obstacles, but does see risks if network companies also act as heat network operators
At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK), the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued additional recommendations regarding the conditions under which network companies are allowed to … -
ACM: prices for charging electric cars must be completely clear by 1 December
Before charging their electric cars at EV charging stations, consumers must be able to see what the charging rates are. All costs must be clear: from purchasing a charging card to the invoice of the charging session. In some cases, providers of charging … -
ACM: energy suppliers’ power disclosure labels regarding green power are now completely in order
Most Dutch energy suppliers have published on their websites on time (before May 1, 2020) their power disclosure labels (also called power content labels) for the year 2019, and the majority of those power disclosure labels meet the statutory … -
ACM Conference 2018 - Presentation Jørgen S. Christensen (Ecogrid 2.0)
Presentation of Jørgen S. Christensen (Ecogrid 2.0) on the topic of “Energy consumers in transition” during the in depth discussion “Energy consumers in transition” of the ACM 2018 conference. … Elektriciteit … Gas … … -
ACM Conference 2018 - Presentation Monika de Volder (BEUC)
Presentation of Monika de Volder (BEUC) on the topic of “Energy consumers in transition” during the in depth discussion “Energy consumers in transition” of the ACM 2018 conference. … Duurzaamheid … Elektriciteit … … -
Guidelines sustainability claims
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up ‘Guidelines sustainability claims’. These guidelines contain rules of thumb and practical examples that can help businesses when phrasing sustainability claims. Consumers and companies … -
Rules of thumb for sustainability claims have been finalized, serving as basis for ACM’s enforcement
Following a public consultation, the Guidelines regarding sustainability claims of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) have been finalized. With these Guidelines, ACM explains, using five rules of thumb, how businesses are able to … -
Commitment decision for Vattenfall regarding sustainability claims
ACM declares a commitment of Vattenfall Sales Nederland N.V. binding. Vattenfall commits to adjusting or stopping using sustainability claims on its website. It promises to inform consumers more clearly in order to avoid the risk of misleading consumers …