In July 2025, over 60 European associations have called against the provisional guidelines for EU harmonised waste sorting labels suggested by the European Commission’s Joint…
GPSR focus: requirements to sell online consumer products in the EU
When sold online in the EU, products must comply with all applicable regulations as offline products. The GPSR is the Regulation applicable to products which…
Overview on textile and clothing labelling requirements for the EU market
Selling clothing or other textile products in the European Union requires compliance with several regulatory requirements. Textiles must meet rules on safety, chemical usage (under…
New EU Toys Regulation one step closer
In April 2025, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the proposed Toy Safety Regulation. Among the key changes, we find…
EU Battery Regulation: due diligence requirements
From 18 August 2027, due diligence obligations apply to economic operators involved in the supply chain of batteries sold on the EU market, whether incorporated…
EU Ecolabel: products and criteria
The EU Ecolabel is awarded to products with demonstrated environmental excellence. Found on products, goods, and services in the EU, data from 2024 show that…
GPSR focus: impact on second-hand and vintage products
The new EU General Product Safety Regulation covers all consumer products on the EU market. Usually, this includes second-hand, repaired, reconditioned, or recycled products, also…
Are recycling symbols mandatory in the EU?
Products spotted in EU stores and online platforms often come with information on how to recycle their packaging. However, the rules on recycling symbols change…
Use of CE marking for construction products in the UK
Recognition of CE marking for construction products will no longer end in June 2025, as initially planned by the UK government. Following a government decision…
GPSR focus: what is Safety Gate and who needs to register?
The EU General Product Safety Regulation introduces the obligations to use an alert system for dangerous products. The Safety Gate system serves as a coordinated…