ESPR 2026: New Requirements for the Textile Industry
ESPR With the ban on destroying unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear taking effect on 19 July 2026, the European Union is taking a significant step towards a more circular…
New EU Regulation 2026/1738: Circular Economy Becomes a Core Requirement for the Automotive Industry
The IMDS On 24 July 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/1738 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The new legislation marks a fundamental shift for vehicle manufacturers, suppliers,…
Digital Product Passport: Now It’s Getting Real
DPP The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is evolving from a regulatory concept into a tangible implementation project for companies across Europe. With the establishment of the central EU DPP registry…
The PPWR will apply from August 2026
New EU Packaging Rules Present Companies with Far-Reaching Compliance and Sustainability Requirements Weilrod, July 16, 2026 – The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force on February…
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Plastic Pellets and Microplastics: Two EU Regulations Companies Should Have on Their Radar
REACH The regulation of plastic pellets and microplastics is becoming increasingly important across Europe. With the introduction of Regulation (EU) 2025/2365 on the prevention of plastic pellet losses and the…
EU Adopts New ELV Regulation
The IMDS The Council of the European Union has formally adopted the new Regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The aim is…
SCIP Database: Reporting requirements remain in effect
SCIP The SCIP database remains fully in place, and the reporting obligations under the Waste Framework Directive continue to apply without change. In light of the ongoing regulatory discussions at…
IMDS Release 15.3 Is Live
The IMDS On May 11, 2026, the new IMDS Release 15.3 went live. As with previous updates, this release focuses on improving usability, data analysis capabilities, and process reliability when…
iPoint and imds professional Partner on IMDS and Material Compliance
Partnership Combines Software, Operational Expertise, and Training for the Automotive Industry Reutlingen / Weilrod, April 13, 2026 – iPoint-systems gmbh (iPoint) and imds professional GmbH & Co. KG (imds professional)…
New RMI Reporting Templates Released: CMRT 6.6, EMRT 2.11 and AMRT 1.31
Conflict minerals On April 17, 2026, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released new versions of its key reporting templates. The updates include the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT 6.6), the…