Deforestation Regulation: Commission proposes 12 months delay
GPSR focus: authorised representative
While non-EU manufacturers must have a EU-based Responsible Person for their products by 13 December 2024, they can choose to appoint an authorised representative with…
EU framework to impact deforestation worldwide
Over the past 30 years, about 10% of forests worldwide disappeared, while around the same portion of forests have been severely affected by fragmentation. Considered…
GPSR focus: quality management system for general products
The new General Product Safety Regulation applies in the European Union from 13 December 2024. The Regulation replaces the current Directive (GPSD) as well as…
EU Batteries Regulation: new requirements for a greener market
The European Union aims at becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, starting with a significant emissions reduction by 2030. To achieve this, the EU…
AI Act: scope, classification and timelines
In July 2024, the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 is the first…
New EU rules on products’ sustainability: ecodesign requirements
In June 2024, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 on ecodesign requirements for sustainable products that enters in force today, 18 July 2024. This Regulation…
GPSR focus: Responsible Person role
The new EU GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) introduces a regulatory figure which the previous Directive did not have: the Responsible Person. The Regulation states…
Swimming pools and water toys: EU classification and standards
In summer, water toys and pools are very popular among children. Ensuring that these toys are safe is crucial to safeguard their health and avoid…
Useful documents for PPE regulatory compliance
In the European Union, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation covers products to wear or hold that protect people against risks related to their safety…