The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) introduces a comprehensive framework for reducing the environmental impact of packaging across the EU. The PPWR…
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European Parliament supports temporary suspension of EPR authorised representative for EU SMEs
On 20 October, the European Parliament voted in favour of the suspension the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for batteries and waste…
European Commission proposes revision of the framework for European standardisation
Standards are technical specifications for products, services, or processes that help ensure safety, quality, interoperability, and easier access to the EU market. In the EU,…
European Parliament to vote on EPR rules’ suspension
Next month, the European Parliament is expected to vote on the ordinary legislative procedure 2025/0395. This procedure is part of Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation…
EU Deforestation Regulation: new delegated act updates scope ahead of EUDR application
On 17 September, the European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102 as regards the list of relevant commodities and relevant products covered by the EU…
EU PPE: harmonised standards for protective gloves, clothing, and masks
On 4 September 2026, the Commission published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1971, which introduces new harmonised standards and updates existing ones under the EU Personal…
New and revised harmonised standards under the EU Machinery Directive
On 7 September 2026, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2015 on machinery standards. Following a request from the European Commission, CEN and…
EU consultations on packaging: have your say on the next Commission acts
Until 16 September, the European Commission is collecting feedback on the following topics: EU PPWR: stakeholders can give their views on the upcoming rules The…
EU PPWR applies from today 12 August 2026
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU PPWR) applies from today, 12 August 2026. While many provisions have later application dates, several requirements apply…
European Commission fines AliExpress for DSA breaches
On 20 July 2026, the European Commission announced a 550 million euros fine to AliExpress for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA).…