Are there any specific requirements for advertising of environmental products?

In Virginia, certain environmental products are subject to additional advertising regulations both at the state and federal level. In order for environmental claims to be valid, the advertising must be able to be substantiated and accurate. At the state level, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) enforces various environmental regulations. For example, in order for companies to advertise a product as being "organic," they must be certified by the DEQ as meeting organic standards. Additionally, companies must include the name of the certification program on the advertising and disclose any potential environmental hazards associated with the product. At the federal level, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed the Environmental Marketing Claims (EMC) program to certify environmental claims in advertising. The program requires companies to submit testing results that demonstrate their product or material adheres to specific EPA standards, such as for hazardous materials. The EPA also limits and regulates the use of certain terms in advertising. For example, companies cannot use the term "green" in their advertising unless it is scientifically proven that their product is non-toxic and environmentally safe. By adhering to both state and federal regulations, companies can ensure their environmental product advertising is valid and accurate.

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