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…
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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…
Use of CE marking for construction products in the UK
Recognition of CE marking for construction products will no longer end in June 2025, as initially planned by the UK government. Following a government decision…
GPSR focus: what is Safety Gate and who needs to register?
The EU General Product Safety Regulation introduces the obligations to use an alert system for dangerous products. The Safety Gate system serves as a coordinated…
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…
GPSR focus: risk analysis and technical documentation template
Under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), all manufacturers must ensure that a product is safe when placing it on the Union market. This applies…