Tag: European Commission
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.
Technology and Sustainability in the spotlight: European Commission adopts 2022 Work Programme
Fergal Duggan and Tracey Bischofberger
The European Commission has adopted its 2022 Work Programme. As expected, technology and sustainability are both high on the agenda with the Commission setting out a bold vision for a digitally-empowered, green Europe. We take a look at some of the most critical proposals for those working in the products sphere below. So, what’s coming down the pipeline?
WEBCAST: European Commission’s Proposed General Product Safety Regulation
A Cooley and TechUK Webinar Over the summer, the European Commission proposed a new General Product Safety Regulation, which has major ramifications for anyone in the products supply chain. The regulation is intended to update the 20-year-old General Product Safety Directive with a clearer focus on tech products, new rules […]
Classify That! European Commission is seeking input on reform of chemicals classification law, an important step in a much larger overhaul of the EU chemicals regime
The European Commission is seeking input on one of the core pieces of EU chemicals law, the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (“CLP”). Here’s our quick guide on the CLP, why it is being revised and why this is important for business.
EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation – Tough Tests for Smart Products
Rod Freeman and Patrick Van Eecke
EU proposal extends product safety, data protection and cybersecurity concepts to groundbreaking AI regulation
Have your say on sustainability – current EU and UK consultations on proposed sustainability initiatives for products
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
The EU and UK are running two important consultations on proposed initiatives to make products more sustainable. To find out more, read our summary below.
European Commission shares insights on new draft AI laws
Date announced for publication of draft EU legislation on AI.
Regulating online platforms and the sale of unsafe goods: proposed EU Digital Services Act
Edward Turtle, Enrique Capdevila and Tracey Bischofberger
The European Commission has published a draft of the Digital Services Package, which proposes important changes for online platforms, product manufacturers and suppliers.
Productwise Bitesize: European Digital Services Act
Edward Turtle and Julia Maskell
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the EU’s proposed Digital Services Act.