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…
Sustainability
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…