Tag: EU Legislation
E-labelling: are EU ready for the digital age yet?
Tracey Bischofberger and Julia Maskell
A new public consultation on the labelling of fragrance allergens could open the door to e-labelling in the EU.
EU public consultation on RoHS: have your say!
The European Commission is currently holding a public consultation as part of its evaluation of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This is an important opportunity for stakeholders to have their say.
Highlights from the ICPHSO International Symposium, Dublin 2019
Last week, product safety professionals from around the globe attended the ICPHSO International Symposium in Dublin. We are pleased to bring you some of the highlights coming out of the many interesting sessions.
This is not a class action: proposed directive to introduce group actions across the EU gaining momentum
Jamie Humphreys and Tracey Bischofberger
The EU has been pushing ahead with proposed new legislation to introduce representative actions across the EU. The proposed new EU-wide rules will apply to infringements of a broad range of EU laws that harm the collective interests of consumers including in the areas of consumer rights, data protection, product liability and product safety.
AV/ICT equipment: don’t let standards slip! New single safety standard IEC 62368 coming into force
A new single safety standard IEC 62368 is coming into force that will replace existing safety standards for ICT and AV equipment. This will have important implications for many product manufacturers and importers. Businesses need to start thinking about this and making preparations now.
Tracey Bischofberger
Consumer IoT products: Governments opening the doors on cybersecurity regulation
The European Commission has been working on a range of measures to strengthen cybersecurity of consumer IoT products, and has just launched a public consultation. This provides an important opportunity to make a contribution to the future direction of regulation in this area in the EU. At the same time, the UK is actively considering the future of regulation in this area, with its public consultation having recently been completed. More details below.
Tracey Bischofberger
Charging ahead: one size fits all
EU proposal for harmonised chargers for mobile phones and other consumer devices
Tracey Bischofberger
All set for design for all! An update on the European Accessibility Act?
European Council adopts EAA, what next?