DPP, EU, Toys
Is your company ready for the most significant update to EU toy safety rules in over a decade? The European Commission welcomed the provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on new toy safety rules in April 2025, marking a major milestone for manufacturers and importers who ... Read more
Could your business be affected by the European Commission‘s crackdown on illegal product sales through major online platforms? The latest enforcement action against AliExpress signals a significant shift in how the EU regulates digital marketplace safety and compliance. This development is particularly relevant for manufacturers, importers, and traders who sell ... Read more
Are you worried about the administrative burden of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Good news has arrived from Brussels. The European Parliament and Council have reached a significant agreement that will exempt 90% of importers from CBAM compliance requirements. This development will be particularly valuable for manufacturers and importers ... Read more
The European Commission‘s announcement on 11 June 2025 outlines sweeping changes that will reshape how detergent products enter and circulate within the EU market. This development is particularly important for manufacturers and importers of cleaning products, detergents, and surfactants who sell or plan to sell in the European Union. The ... Read more
Can proving your supply chain is deforestation-free become a competitive advantage? With the EU Deforestation Regulation taking effect in December 2025, smart companies are discovering that compliance offers more than regulatory box-ticking. This analysis by Paul Mohr and Alberto Nava from Inverto, a BCG Company, will be invaluable for manufacturers, ... Read more
How do you prove a self-learning AI product is defective? The revised EU Product Liability Directive brings answers that could reshape how manufacturers approach liability for digital and AI-enabled products. This analysis will be crucial for manufacturers, importers, and product developers working with AI, IoT devices, or any products that ... Read more
Is the EU about to weaken one of the world’s strongest chemical safety laws? Recent proposals suggest Europe’s flagship chemicals legislation faces significant dilution under the guise of “simplification.” This article by former European Commission Vice President Margot Wallström, Swedish Parliament member Jytte Guteland, and former Swedish Deputy State Secretary ... Read more
Can a fast-fashion giant teach traditional manufacturers about product safety commitment? Shein’s latest announcement suggests they’re taking compliance more seriously than ever. This development will be particularly relevant for manufacturers, importers, and marketplace sellers who compete with or supply to major online platforms. Understanding how market leaders like Shein are ... Read more
The European Commission has adopted the 2025-2030 working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Regulation, outlining a significant roadmap for sustainable product design across multiple sectors. Is your company prepared?? Priority products and timeline for implementation The Commission’s working plan identifies key product ... Read more
How seriously is the EU taking e-commerce consumer protection violations? The European Commission and national consumer authorities have just delivered a clear answer by launching coordinated enforcement action against SHEIN, targeting widespread breaches of EU consumer law across multiple member states. This enforcement action will be particularly relevant for manufacturing ... Read more