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      From Timber to Deforestation Regulation

      2024-12-06
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      The main driver of deforestation and forest degradation is the expansion of agricultural land, which is linked to the production of seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood; and some of their derived products, such as leather or furniture.

      General Product Safety Regulation

      2024-12-02
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      There are many directives and regulations that address product compliance. Still it is practically impossible to cover all risks for all consumer products. The solution is a broad-based legislation to fill possible gaps and to complement existing and future legislation.

      Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR)

      2024-11-22
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      ESPR, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation provides the framework for more sustainable and circular products.

      The PFHxA restriction

      2024-09-20
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.

      Microplastics

      2023-11-13
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      Overall, around 145,000 tonnes of microplastics are estimated to be used in the EU each year. And 42,000 tonnes of these microplastics end up in the environment from products intentionally containing them. The largest contribution with up to 16,000 tonnes is made by granules from artificial turf pitches.

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      The EU bans BPA in food contact materials

      2025-01-02
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      The European Commission bans the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, due to its potentially harmful health impact. BPA is a chemical substance used in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins.

      The PFHxA restriction

      2024-09-20
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.

      New Requirements for Packaging Producers in Denmark

      2024-04-04
      EPR-Compact
      Intermediate

      On March 12, 2024, Denmark introduced a new law that will impose new obligations on packaging producers starting from 2025. While requirements existed previously for producers of beverage packaging, as of 2025, the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) will be extended to cover all types of packaging.

      French Decree 2022-748 - Why a Verifeyer Form?

      2024-03-18
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      The French government has made circular economy and supply chain transparency related aspects around non-food consumer goods a high priority. They don’t want to wait on various EU initiatives, they want to make progress now, and significantly.

      Le Point Vert inderdit en France?

      2023-08-16
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      On 6 July 2023, the French authorities published Decisions 449872, 450134 & 450158 of 30 June 2023 which cancels Decree of 30 November 2020 related to ‘confusing’ signs and markings with two or more arrows rolled up in a circle. Penalties are no longer applicable.

      Child-resistant fastenings

      2022-09-29
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      Hundreds of incidents occur yearly where children are harmed after contact with dangerous chemicals. According to national poison centres these accidents happen frequently with household chemical products that require child-resistant fastenings.

      Ban on PFAS and PFCA in Consumer Products

      2022-06-30
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      Chances are that your product contains PFAS and PFCA! Restrictions are already in place. Some additional restrictions will come into effect early next year. PFAS are used in a wide variety of consumer products because of their unique chemical and physical properties.

      PFAS in Food Contact Materials

      2022-06-14
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      PFAS stands for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. This is a large family of chemical substances which comprises more than 6,000 substances. PFAS have very useful chemical and physical properties, such as resistance to fire, and repellency to dirt and water. PFAS are used in all kinds of consumer products.

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