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…
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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…
EU Battery Regulation: due diligence requirements
From 18 August 2025, 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…
EU Battery Regulation: removability and replaceability requirements explained
The EU Battery Regulation apply to all batteries placed on the Union market, whether incorporated to a product or not. Some provisions of the new…
EU Battery Regulation: upcoming deadlines in 2025
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is the legislative framework for all batteries placed on the EU market, whether incorporated to a product or not. The Regulation gradually…
New EU Construction Products Regulation just published
On 18 December 2024, the Official Journal of the EU released the revised Construction Products Regulation, Regulation 3110/2024. This revision is part of a broader…
Deadline alert for electronics: USB type-C mandatory from December 2024
From 28 December 2024, many rechargeable devices must be equipped with a USB Type-C port when placed on the EU market. This requirement is part…