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Unilever investigated in UK over greenwashing

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Unilever, a globally renowned consumer goods giant, is facing an investigation by Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK regulatory authority, for alleged "greenwashing." The company is accused of exaggerating its “environment-friendly” products through tactics such as the use of green leaf patterns and vague language. In response to these allegations, Unilever has issued a statement refuting the claims.

Following a preliminary investigation, the CMA announced on Tuesday (12/12) that Unilever, in its promotion of certain products, may have misled consumers by claiming terms such as "natural" and "recyclable." This includes the claims about some ingredients are presented in a way that exaggerate how “natural” the product is. 

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