Productwise Bitesize: The Cosmetic Products Regulation
Emma Bichet, Harriet Jones and Selma Abdel-Qader
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
The clock is ticking – feedback period for new EU cyber rules ends soon
Claire Temple, Emma Bichet and Selma Abdel-Qader
Productwise guides you through the European Commission’s new initiative on cybersecurity requirements.
Latest on the S in ESG: EU proposes ban on products made with forced labour
Emma Bichet and Selma Abdel Qader
Productwise guides through the European Commission’s new initiative to ban the sales, imports and exports of goods made with forced labour.
New far-reaching ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for mobile phones and tablets – don’t miss your chance to provide feedback
Tracey Bischofberger , Emma Bichet and Selma Abdel Qader
The European Commission published two proposals seeking to introduce new ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for mobile phones and tablets. Feedback can be submitted until 28 September 2022.
Microplastics, big impact: New EU proposal to restrict microplastics
Selma Abdel-Qader and Emma Bichet
On 30 August 2022, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposal to restrict the placing on the market of microplastics, including where they are added to certain products. The restriction will be adopted under the REACH Regulation, which establishes the EU chemicals framework.
Circular economy: new EU and UK measures
Emma Bichet, Fergal Duggan and Jack Eastwood
This article summarises the key proposals in the EU’s Circular Economy Package I, looks at similar initiatives in the UK and provides some practical advice for businesses seeking to understand the potential effects of these initiatives.
PIVOT! The consultation on RoHS reform is now open
Emma Bichet and Corinne Robinson
The public consultation on improving the EU’s Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“RoHS”) opened on 10 March 2022. It will be ongoing until 2 June 2022. Here’s our take on what’s on the horizon for the RoHS regime, and how it can impact business, particularly those active in the electronics products space.