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A recent investigation suggests that nearly half of second-hand traders fail to communicate effectively with their customers. On March 7, 2025, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities from 25 Member States, along with Iceland and Norway, released concerning findings from their coordinated screening of online traders selling second-hand ... Read more
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission proposed an 'Omnibus package' that could significantly alter how American businesses approach compliance with key EU regulations. This proposal aims to streamline several recently adopted sustainability laws, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Taxonomy Regulation, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence ... Read more
Are you involved in bringing cosmetic products to the EU market? Here's your chance to help shape the future of cosmetic regulations in the European Union. The European Commission has just launched a Call for Evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of the current Cosmetic Products Regulation. This evaluation comes at ... Read more
Did you hear about it yet? Recent findings from Germany's Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) suggest it's time for a thorough compliance check. In a recent press release, Klaus Müller, President of the Bundesnetzagentur, revealed that in 2024 alone, they identified approximately 8,000 non-compliant product types, affecting more than 5.3 million ... Read more
Are you working with pressure equipment in the EU market? The European Commission has just released a new implementing decision that affects pressure equipment manufacturers and traders. With 195 harmonised standards, this comprehensive update covers everything from materials to manufacturing processes. This update directly impacts your operations. The new Commission ... Read more
Currently, many unsafe toys bypass customs checks due to under-resourced enforcement, making it difficult to trace responsibility when something goes wrong. If you're managing product compliance for a company selling toys through online marketplaces in the EU, you'll want to pay close attention to this update.
The new EU Packaging Regulation (2025/40) is set to transform how companies handle their packaging responsibilities, with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) taking centre stage. If you're a manufacturer or trader dealing with packaging in the EU, this update is crucial for your business. What's changing? The regulation introduces a comprehensive ... Read more
From August 2028, packaging placed on the EU market will need to be marked with harmonised labels that provide clear information on the material composition of the packaging.
The European Union has just overhauled its packaging regulations, and the changes are set to reshape how manufacturers, importers, and distributors approach packaging design, recycling, and sustainability. The new Regulation (EU) 2025/40, adopted on 19 December 2024, introduces bold sustainability goals that directly impact every business placing packaged products on ... Read more
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