The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (UK GPSR) set the rules to make sure consumer products are safe. They outline what businesses must do and…
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EU Battery Regulation: identify the producer in the supply chain of portable batteries
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…

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…

Deadline alert: new rules for protection against cybersecurity risks from August 2025
The number of devices on the EU market that fall within the scope of the RED Directive have increased significantly over the years. When there…

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…

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 2025, due diligence obligations apply to economic operators involved in the supply chain of batteries sold on the EU market, whether incorporated…