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Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023

Greenwashing claims in the EU | ASA discusses the ethics of automating regulation | The US warns companies to be
Tech, Media and Comms

Next step against "greenwashing": The EU Commission's proposal for a Green Claims Directive

With its latest proposal for an EU directive on environmental claims, the EU Commission is tightening the requirements for companies
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability

How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations
Business crime

Are you prepared for the UK Economic Crime Levy?

Entities supervised under AML rules whose UK revenue exceeds £10.2m a year will see a new levy appear on their
Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and
Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry 

Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner
Financial Services

New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium 

Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers
Retail and Consumer

Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?

A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets
Retail and Consumer

Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive 

New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April
Commercial

Audit rights: an 'after Paddington' drafting checklist for keeping clauses clear

Tips on what drafting issues should be considered by the party that is more likely to be audited
Retail and Consumer

UK's Ofcom opens consultation on HFSS advertising restrictions

The ASA has been confirmed as the regulator primarily responsible for enforcement, including for material online
Regulatory and compliance

New guidance issued on tackling modern slavery in UK government supply chains

Further step towards businesses needing to address modern slavery risks in their supply chains