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The European Commission’s Battery Regulation proposal will boost the green and digital revolution
The European Commission's proposal for a new Batteries Regulation recommended several new elements that will effectively improve the quality of the batteries circulating in the single market. Read more!
Greenwashing: the EU reaches a deal on corporate sustainability reporting requirements
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to bring more transparency to citizens, consumers and investors. Read all the details!
HPRA alert on dangerous Melanotan 2 in self-tanning products
On June 27, 2022, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) published an alert about the serious health risks linked to the substance Melanotan 2. Read all the details!
Public Consultation: SCHEER Preliminary Opinion on the safety of the presence of cobalt in toys
To issue this Opinion, the SCHEER evaluated various sources. Among these, there are information on the use of cobalt in toys provided by the Toys Industries of Europe (TIE) and based on the literature search. Read more details!
Proposal for a Regulation: focus on renovation and sustainability of construction products
The European Commission published a proposal to revise the CPR in order to address several shortcomings of the current legislation. Find out all the details!
General Product Safety: updating the 2020 industrial strategy for a stronger single market
On June 30, 2021, the Commission published the draft for a new GSPD. Read all the detail in our article!
Spanish competent authority publishes new instructions for the application for authorisation of personal care products
The Spanish competent authority has updated its instructions for requesting authorisation for commercialising personal care products. Visit our page for more details!
Safety of toys: European Commission opens consultation on the use of titanium dioxide
In the European Union, it is essential that toys are safe for children and that all possible risks are minimized.
Restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electronics: what is next?
The European Union restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Do you want to find out which substances? Visit our page!