Country
Australia
Status
Decided
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Federal Court of Australia
Abstract
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission challenged De Longhi Australia Pty Ltd for falsely claiming that the refrigerant gas R290 used in its portable air conditioners was “environmentally friendly.” De Longhi provided a court-enforceable undertaking that it would modify its advertising to avoid unqualified claims.
Key environmental legal questions
Challenge to corporation for false green advertising