Context-dependent claim
grüner Wasserstoff
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What does “grüner Wasserstoff” mean?
The term denotes hydrogen produced with renewable electricity, but it is used inconsistently in advertising. Whether the claim is permissible depends heavily on the specific reference point, the method of production and the available evidence. Without a clear statement about the production, the term can suggest an environmental benefit that is not assured in the individual case.
Why this term is risky
Whether this claim is permissible depends heavily on context: the reference point (product, packaging or company), specificity and available evidence are decisive. Without a clear reference and proof, there is a risk of being misleading.
Legal basis
EmpCo (EU) 2024/825 / § 5 UWG
The stated legal basis is an assessment, not a conclusively reviewed legal opinion and not individual legal advice.
Detected spellings & languages
- grüner Wasserstoff
- grüner wasserstoff
- grüner-wasserstoff
- grünem wasserstoff
- green hydrogen
- green-hydrogen
- renewable hydrogen
- hidrógeno verde
- hydrogène vert
- idrogeno verde
- groene waterstof
The scanner detects these and further variants across languages in sentence context.