E-Commerce,EU,Market Surveillance
Are you sourcing products from e-commerce platforms like SHEIN, Temu, or AliExpress? Recent findings from Dutch regulatory authorities reveal concerning statistics about product safety that every importer and manufacturer should know about. In a joint statement to the Minister of Economic Affairs, six Dutch market surveillance authorities have raised serious ... Read more
Are you importing or manufacturing aluminium drinking vessels for the EU market? Recent inspection results from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) reveal concerning findings that demand immediate attention from industry professionals. Between October 2023 and November 2024, NVWA conducted thorough inspections of aluminium bottles and cups ... Read more
In 2024, the European Union (EU) introduced several significant regulatory changes affecting product safety, compliance, and sustainability. Here are the nine most essential changes and amendments this year, including updates on the Toy Safety Regulation, General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Digital Product Passport (DPP), EU Batteries Regulation, and other related ... Read more
Many changes have been made concerning product compliance, so it is no surprise that they touched upon construction product compliance. The European Union's recent amendment to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is set to transform how manufacturers approach product design, sustainability, and market access. This comprehensive update will be particularly ... Read more
The European Union has just updated to product liability regulations that will reshape how manufacturers, importers, and distributors manage product safety and compensation. This new Directive (EU) 2024/2853, set to take effect on 9 December 2026, replaces the 1985 Council Directive and introduces comprehensive changes that will impact every economic ... Read more
After preliminary analysis of Temu, the e-commerce platform's risk assessment report and other information gathered, including through cooperation with national authorities, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether Temu may have breached key requirements of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). This is a significant development that ... Read more
Now the amendment to the Product Liability Directive is approved, the question arises: How prepared is your company for the sweeping changes coming to EU product liability laws? As a manager or executive responsible for product safety and compliance, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial. The recent adoption of ... Read more
Are you keeping up with the latest developments in international product safety? The recent International Product Safety Week, organised by the European Commission, brought together key players in the field to discuss and promote consumer product safety on a global scale. The International Product Safety Week serves as a vital ... Read more
As a product compliance professional, are you aware of the EU's latest environmental initiative that could significantly impact your supply chain? The European Union has taken a bold step towards combating global deforestation with its new Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR). This groundbreaking legislation is set to reshape how companies ... Read more
Are you ready for a deep dive into the latest developments in UK product regulation? Thomas Horsley's article on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill (PRMB) offers fascinating insights that could significantly impact manufacturers and importers. Let's unpack the key points. The PRMB, introduced in September 2024, may not be ... Read more