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…
Sustainability
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…
Extra 12 months proposed for Deforestation Regulation
Deforestation Regulation: Commission proposes 12 months delay
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…
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…
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…
What is the digital product passport?
To contribute to a sustainable development transition, the European Union is embracing the potential of digitalisation. With the digital product passport, consumers have access to…
Commission proposed a new Regulation to prevent plastic pellet losses
EU legislators’ focus on reducing plastic pollution continues with further measures to fight microplastics. Today, 16 October 2023, the Commission adopted a Proposal to prevent…
EU steps towards a greener market: greenwashing, product durability, and microplastics in the loop of regulators
Over the past years, the European Union has taken important steps to boost the circular economy in the Single Market. In light of the goals…