Category: Regulation & compliance
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.
European Commission proposes to up-classify certain beauty equipment falling within EU Medical Devices Regulation
Elizabeth Anne Wright , Emma Bichet and Alexander Wenzel
Read our summary on the proposed up-classification of certain products falling within EU Medical Devices Regulation.
Productwise Bitesize: In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
Alexander Wenzel and Jessica Koffel
Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation. Since 26 May 2022, this regulation has been applicable to IVDs, and their manufacturers, importers, distributors and online sales at a distance.
UK Government Announces Extension to Key UKCA Grace Periods
The UK government has announced it intends to extend the key UKCA and GB importer labelling grace periods, to assist businesses in complying with the post-brexit requirements for products sold in Great Britain.
The New Blue: EU Updates Key “Blue Guide” to Products Laws
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
The hotly-anticipated revision of the European Commission’s Blue Guide has been published. Here’s our take on why this matters to anyone involved in the manufacture, import or sale of products in the EU.
Don’t let this opportunity go to waste – WFD Consultation now open
Read on to learn more about the proposed revision of EU waste legislation.
Productwise Bitesize: Digital Content and Digital Services Directive 2019/770
Jamie Humphreys and Tania Buckthorp
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the Digital Content and Digital Services Directive.
One Charger to Rule them All! European Commission, Council and Parliament Reach Agreement on Common Chargers Proposal
Edward Turtle and Julia Maskell
The European Commission and Parliament have reached an agreement on the proposal to introduce a common USB-C charger for many electrical products in the EU. Productwise brings you what we know so far.
Keeping an “AI” on Product Safety and Liability: UK publishes report on Artificial Intelligence
Edward Turtle , Jamie Humphreys, Corinne Robinson and Jack Eastwood
UK publishes new report on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on product safety and liability.
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.