Tag: EU
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.
Productwise Bitesize: New EU rules on cybersecurity adopted under the Radio Equipment Directive
Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the Delegated Act to the Radio Equipment Directive on cybersecurity, which aims to increase the level of cybersecurity of wireless devices placed on the EU market.
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.
Productwise Bitesize: Basics of CE, UKCA and UKNI marking / conformity assessment
Harriet Jones and Jamie Humphreys
CE marking refers to the obligation on manufacturers to affix the letters “CE” to certain products traded in the European Economic Area (EEA). It serves as a declaration that the product is in conformity with applicable rules and meets certain health, safety and environmental requirements.
Spotlight on the EU’s New Sustainability Measures: Webinar Recording
The EU adopted its new “circular economy” package on 30 March, 2022. The legislative package will have a big impact on many businesses and other product stakeholders.
Productwise Bitesize: New EU Chemicals Restriction Roadmap: Anything but restrictive
On the 25 April 2022, the European Commission published a “Restrictions Roadmap” as part of the EU’s Chemicals Strategy. – read our summary here!
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.
The Amended Transitional Provisions of the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the amended transitional provisions of the new In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation