The EU Battery Regulation is the regulation for all batteries sold in the Union market, whether old separately, built-in, or supplied with a device. One…
Sustainability
What is the extended producer responsibility in the EU?
The extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a policy scheme which addresses the producer’s responsibility of a product thought its entire lifecycle. In particular, ERP schemes…
France referred to the Court of Justice for Triman logo
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission referred France to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding its Triman logo rules. The procedure…
Industry position on harmonised waste-sorting labels
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…
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…
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…