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The PFHxA restriction
The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.
Deforestation-Free Products
The main driver of deforestation and forest degradation is the expansion of agricultural land, which is linked to the production of seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood; and some of their derived products, such as leather or furniture.
Microplastics
Overall, around 145,000 tonnes of microplastics are estimated to be used in the EU each year. And 42,000 tonnes of these microplastics end up in the environment from products intentionally containing them. The largest contribution with up to 16,000 tonnes is made by granules from artificial turf pitches.
GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY
There are many directives and regulations that address product compliance. Still it is practically impossible to cover all risks for all consumer products. The solution is a broad-based legislation to fill possible gaps and to complement existing and future legislation.
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The PFHxA restriction
The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
Required dimensions of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on a battery:
The fatal attraction of strong magnets
Magnets attract themselves as well as people of all ages, especially children. Regrettably, enclosed in its attractiveness is also a lethal risk for products that contain small, strong magnets.
Mandatory notification for FCM in Germany
The German Consumer Goods Ordinance (Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung) introduces mandatory notification for businesses that bring food contact materials and articles to the German market. It enters into force on 1 July 2024.
PACKAGING - Who takes care of your duties?
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) 94/62/EC aims to reduce the impact of packaging (waste) to the environment. The first priority is to reduce packaging amounts. Packaging shall be limited to the minimum volume and weight while still maintaining an adequate level of safety, hygiene and practicality
Conformity assessment modules
The obvious objective of conformity assessment is to demonstrate that all products conform to relevant legislation. The manufacturer always remains responsible for the execution of conformity assessment, even if design, tests, documentation or production is subcontracted. The manufacturer also remains responsible
Normative references
Normative references are underlying standards incorporated as part of the main standard.
Do you like being "greenwashed"
Greenwashing misleads consumers into thinking that a product or brand is environmentally friendly or “Green”, when in fact it is not. Some products come with false promises, misleading information, or claims. Consumers are unable to compare products fairly and cannot make good sustainable choices.
The deadlines for the Battery Regulation
Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is applicable since 18 February 2024, but there are many requirements that enter into force later.
SVHC and SCIP
REACh Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 is the major and very comprehensive chemical legislation for the EU. It ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment from chemical risks. REACh regulates chemical substances on their own, but it also sets the rules for these substances in articles.
