Green Claims Directive Compliance in Croatia
The Green Claims Directive requires companies to substantiate and verify environmental claims before using them in marketing, combating greenwashing across the EU market.
How does Green Claims apply in Croatia?
Green Claims applies in Croatia under EU law with the same obligations as across the bloc — maximum fine 4% of annual turnover per member state. The national supervisory authority is the AZOP (Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka), which handles enforcement, complaints, and notifications. Deadline: 2026 (implementation phased).
- Supervisory authority: AZOP (Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka)
- Maximum fine: 4% of annual turnover per member state
- Key deadline: 2026 (implementation phased)
| Supervisory authority | AZOP (Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka) |
| Maximum fine | 4% of annual turnover per member state |
| Key deadline | 2026 (implementation phased) |
| Sectors affected | Retail, Fashion |
2026 (implementation phased)
4% of annual turnover per member state
Retail, Fashion, Food & Beverage
What are my Green Claims obligations in Croatia?
- Substantiate all green claims with scientific evidence
- Obtain third-party verification for generic claims
- Label environmental labels clearly
- Update claims when underlying data changes
- Avoid comparative claims without verified basis
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