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No, unless they are based on a certification scheme or were established by public authorities. An in-house standard generally does not meet the requirements, because it is neither open to all companies on non-discriminatory terms nor monitored by independent third parties. Existing own labels have to be adapted by 27 September 2026 or may no longer be used towards consumers after that date.
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