On November 3, 2025, the New York Attorney General announced a $1.1 million settlement with the U.S. subsidiary of the world’s largest beef producer, ending the state’s lawsuit accusing the company of misleading the public about its environmental practices and sustainability commitments. The complaint, filed in February 2024 in New York state court, alleged
On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it would be reviewing its Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims (Green Guides) to assess the need for updates and changes to the Guides. First published in 1992, the Green Guides address a number of environmental marketing claims, reflecting the FTC’s interpretation
At the request of multiple stakeholders, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that it is giving additional time for the public to weigh in on proposed changes to its Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims (Green Guides). The FTC has extended the public comment period for 60 days, now ending on April
