Implementation tracker for the EmpCo Directive - Slovenia
17 Apr 2026
International
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- Has the EmpCo Directive been implemented into national law?
- Have official guidelines, FAQs or interpretative guidance been issued by competent authorities or consumer protection bodies regarding the application of the EmpCo Directive?
- Are there any national or regional EN ISO 14024 type I ecolabelling schemes that substantiate a generic environmental claim as they demonstrate “recognised excellent environmental performance”?
- Which sanctions and enforcement mechanisms are available or envisaged (e.g. administrative fines, prohibition orders, injunctions, market bans, civil enforcement actions)?
- Which authorities or institutions are competent for enforcement and supervision?
- Is there already specific case law on environmental claims and/or sustainability labels?
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1. Has the EmpCo Directive been implemented into national law?
No.
1.1 Has a draft implementing act already been published?
Yes, the proposal for the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act was submitted for the governmental procedure in December 2025 (link to proposed law: https://e-uprava.gov.si/.download/edem/datoteka?file=721598&disposition=attachment).
1.2 What is the expected timeline for transposition of the Directive?
In our assessment, transposition is most likely in the second half of 2026.
1.3 Are any provisions envisaged exceeding the minimum harmonisation requirements, or specific deviations? Please specify.
Based on the current text of the proposal, no - it meets the minimum harmonisation requirements.
2. Have official guidelines, FAQs or interpretative guidance been issued by competent authorities or consumer protection bodies regarding the application of the EmpCo Directive?
No.
3. Are there any national or regional EN ISO 14024 type I ecolabelling schemes that substantiate a generic environmental claim as they demonstrate “recognised excellent environmental performance”?
No.
4. Which sanctions and enforcement mechanisms are available or envisaged (e.g. administrative fines, prohibition orders, injunctions, market bans, civil enforcement actions)?
Available or envisaged enforcement mechanisms include:
- prohibition of the sale of goods or provision of services;
- prohibition of unfair commercial practices/advertising;
- administrative fines;
- civil liability (e.g. injunctions, compensation for damages).
5. Which authorities or institutions are competent for enforcement and supervision?
Market Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia.
6. Is there already specific case law on environmental claims and/or sustainability labels?
No.
