Month: May 2026
EU Batteries Regulation: European Commission Proposes New Exemptions from End-User Battery Removability Requirements
Background The publication of the draft delegated act follows a process whereby stakeholders were invited to submit applications for specific product categories they believed should be exempt from these requirements. What are the new exemptions? Key proposed changes include: Importantly, because the proposed exemptions are partial, products falling within these […]
Bitesize: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
A short introduction to the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation As things can change, always check for the latest version of the legislation and any guidance provided. What is it about? The ESPR: It replaces the EU’s previous Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, significantly expanding the range of physical products required […]