Ad Standards Publishes New Guidance on Environmental Claims in Advertising

Posted Date: 21-April-2026

CMR Consultation Released

 

This new Ad Standards Guidance provides a comprehensive framework for navigating environmental advertising in accordance with the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, emphasizing that while “green” marketing is valuable, it must be truthful and substantiated to avoid greenwashing. This is in response to Competition Bureau guidelines regarding environmental claims which Cosmetics Alliance worked with its Product Compliance & Market Access Committee to draft comments.