European Parliament Adopts Negotiating Mandate on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
We are one step closer to adoption of the European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which is set to have a big impact on several groups of consumer products, as well as intermediates, such as chemicals, iron, steel and aluminium.
EU Batteries Regulation Passes Final Vote
Julia Greaves and Edward Turtle
On 10 July 2023, the European Council voted to approve the Batteries Regulation text. This is the final legislative hurdle for the Batteries Regulation, which will now be translated, signed and published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in the next few weeks. The regulation will enter into force 20 days after publication in the OJEU, with the clock beginning to run on a number of important transition periods from that date.
GCP Q&A Clarifies Sponsor Role in Trial-Related Tasks, Provides Other Updates
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has updated its Q&A for good clinical practice (GCP). The update acknowledges that the sponsor may support the investigator by identifying or contracting service providers in the conduct of the clinical trial. This update reflects the leading role of sponsors in interaction with contracting service […]
New Consumer Product Safety Rules finally land in Europe
It has been more than a decade since proposals were first made to reform the long-standing General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) in Europe. A lot has happened since then, and as of this week, we now have a new General Product Safety Regulation on the books to replace the GPSD.
Regulating the Digital Sector, Transforming Consumer Protection Regulation – UK Government Proposes Significant Reforms With Draft Bill
Claire Temple, Caroline Hobson, Anna Caro , Christine Graham and Anushi Amin
We finally have sight of the long-awaited Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. Warning: It is a sizeable and ambitious piece of legislation, but the following is our summary take on the key competition and consumer issues.
European Due Diligence Increasing as Parliament Approves New Deforestation Regulation
Emma Bichet and Selma Abdel-Qader
On 19 April 2023, the European Parliament formally approved a new European Union Deforestation Regulation on commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation.
On the right track? European Commission proposes new right-to-repair legislation
Tracey Bischofberger, Claire Temple and Ed Turtle
The European Commission recently published its proposal for a new Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods. In this blog we take a look at the proposals and why they matter for companies doing business in the EU.
Productwise On Demand: Looking to the Green Frontier
Curious to learn more about the European Commission’s proposals and initiatives striving to achieve a circular economy?
Changes to English court rules take a bite out of “loser-pays” costs scheme for personal injury cases
Rod Freeman, Jamie Humphreys, Corinne Robinson and Anushi Amin
The rules governing liability for legal costs in death and personal injury cases in UK courts, are being changed to increase the amount of costs that defendants can recover from unsuccessful claimants. New rules impacting cost recovery will apply for claims issued on or after today’s date, 6 April 2023.
Productwise Live: Looking to the Green Frontier – Key EU Developments for Green Claims, Products, Packaging and Textiles
Curious to learn more about the European Commission’s proposals and initiatives striving to achieve a circular economy?