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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
Is your business prepared for the Extended Producer Responsibility deadlines that are now taking effect across multiple US states? With compliance requirements already in force and additional deadlines rapidly approaching, manufacturers and importers need to act quickly to avoid financial penalties. This analysis by Maram Salaheldin and Jacqueline Scoboria from ... 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
Why are brands choosing glass over other packaging materials at unprecedented rates? Recent market data reveals that product safety and sustainability concerns are transforming the packaging landscape, with glass emerging as the clear winner. Lauren Sabetta’s market analysis will be particularly valuable for food and beverage manufacturers, packaging decision-makers, and ... 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
The recent nine-month delay in PFAS reporting requirements might seem like a reprieve, but savvy manufacturers know better. This article by Cally Edgren from Assent will be particularly valuable for manufacturers and importers who have handled per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) between 2011 and 2022. If your company deals with ... Read more
What happens when chemicals are both persistent and mobile in the environment? The UK government has just outlined its strategy for managing these dual threats under a new policy framework. This interim statement from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs will be essential reading for manufacturers, importers, and ... 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