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…
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…
Exceptions to the reuse requirements for plastic film and strapping
PPWR The European Union is currently working on a delegated act that will create exemptions from certain reuse obligations for plastic films and strapping bands under the new Packaging and…
EU Tightens Mercury Rules: New Product Bans
Mercury The European Commission has adopted a new delegated regulation amending the EU Mercury Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/852). This update aligns EU law with the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a…
EUDR: Postponement and Simplifications
EUDR On December 17, 2025, the European Parliament adopted key changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The goal: protect forests while making supply chains more practical for businesses. The…
New EU Toy Safety Regulation
Toys On 26 November 2025, the new Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 was adopted in Strasbourg and published in the EU Official Journal on 12 December 2025. It replaces the…
EUDR Delay Possible: One More Year for Businesses
EUDR The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was originally scheduled to apply from December 30, 2025. Now the EU Parliament has approved the one-year postponement. A final decision is expected by…
REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. European Union regulation. Vector illustration
ECHA Ready to Receive Reports on Microplastic Emissions
REACH The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is preparing to receive reports on microplastic emissions as part of the new restriction under REACH Regulation (Annex XVII, Entry 78). This measure aims…
REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. European Union regulation. Vector illustration
EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules
REACH Safer Products, Fewer Harmful Chemicals The European Parliament has adopted new EU toy safety regulations to better protect children and eliminate dangerous products from the market. These rules apply…