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News on law changes that recently took effect or take effect soon, and on new decisions of the Supreme Court (Riigikohus). Each item is based on the previous and the new wording of the provisions published in Riigi Teataja, the explanatory memorandum or the decision summary; quotes, dates and references are checked against the sources.

• In force since 27.09.2026Consumer rights· TKS

  Greenwashing ban: from 27.09.2026 a generic environmental claim without recognised excellent environmental performance is always misleading

  Under the amendments to the Consumer Protection Act (tarbijakaitseseadus, TKS) in force since 27.09.2026, it is always misleading and prohibited to make…