Horizon scanning: European Commission adopts 2021 Work Programme
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
The European Commission has adopted its 2021 Work Programme. Measures to improve the sustainability of consumer products feature heavily on the agenda, along with revisions to some key sector-specific product safety rules and an evaluation of the New Legislative Framework for CE-marked products.
EU sets sights on broader environmental liabilities for companies
Jamie Humphreys and Julia Maskell
European Parliament publishes Opinions on liability for environmental damage.
Productwise Bitesize: the Product Liability Directive
Jamie Humphreys and Sarah-Jane Dobson
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the “Product Liability Directive”.
See EU later (part 2) – UK Government releases legislation formalising measures from recent Brexit guidance into law and implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol
Tracey Bischofberger, Rod Freeman and Claire Temple
The UK government has just tabled EU Exit legislation to introduce easements outlined in recent guidance on placing products on the market in Great Britain after the transition period ends and certain measures to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol. Further guidance is also on the way. Here’s our snap review…
UK product safety regulator considers prospects for adoption of blockchain in supply chains
Jamie Humphreys and Corinne Robinson
OPSS publishes analysis on advantages of blockchain and challenges to adoption
UK sets its sights on the safety of Virtual Reality
Rod Freeman and Ed Turtle
OPSS publishes important report reviewing the safety of domestic virtual reality systems
Productwise Bitesize: the General Product Safety Directive
Jamie Humphreys and Julia Maskell
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the “General Product Safety Directive”.
EMC, how compatible are we? European Commission consults on rules applying to electrical and electronic devices
Tracey Bischofberger and Claire Temple
A public consultation on the EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive has been launched as part of the European Commission’s ongoing evaluation to assess if the rules are still fit for purpose, especially in light of new technologies and the increased prevalence of consumer tech products – this area of law has not undergone major modification in almost 30 years.
Productwise Bitesize: New Deal for Consumers
Jamie Humphreys, Edward Turtle and Julia Maskell
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the “New Deal for Consumers”.