Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR) aims at lowering greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. With this new Regulation, companies will have to prove…
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New EU rules on packaging and packaging waste from August 2026
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies to all packaging, packaging materials, and packaging waste on the Union market, replacing the existing…
Commission proposes harmonised recycling symbols in latest JRC report
In January, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published a technical proposal on harmonised waste sorting labels under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste…
Prohibition to destroy unsold consumer products: EU rules for textiles
In February 2026, the European Commission has defined the measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to ban the destruction of unsold textiles,…
Proposal to amend the EU Deforestation Regulation officially published
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission released its official Proposal to amend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Contrary to what announced weeks ago, the…
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…
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…