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Home News EU Toys Safety Regulation 2025-2509 The three pillars of the reform are: Overcoming Directive 2009/48/EC: Old rules are replaced by a new, more robust regulatory framework suitable for current challenges. Introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP): Becomes mandatory for all toys, ensuring complete traceability and immediate access to safety information. Extension of…
Home News EU Regulation 2025/2052 The new EU Regulation 2025/2052 “Power Supply Compliance” introduces a strategic revision of ecodesign standards, aiming to reduce electronic waste and increase energy efficiency. For those placing electronic products on the European Union market, three fundamental aspects are changing: Mandatory interoperability via USB-C Stricter energy efficiency requirements (including low load)…
Home News Greenwashing and Batteries: New National Decrees for the Green Transition The Italian Government has initiated the implementation of two crucial EU regulations. The first, Directive (EU) 2024/825, tackles greenwashing and premature obsolescence to protect consumers with more transparent and verified information. The second, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, introduces obligations for the entire life cycle…
The EUDR news in brief Main Deadline Confirmed: Contrary to rumors circulated on September 23, the European Commission’s proposal of October 21, 2025 confirms the deadline of December 30, 2025 for the application of the Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 EUDR to large and medium-sized enterprises. There has been no general postponement. Relief for small producers: A…
With the publication of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1960 , the European Union takes a strategic step towards a more transparent and sustainable consumer goods market. This new regulation introduces two standardised visual tools designed to clarify an often-complex topic for consumers: product guarantees. The goal is to transform information on legal rights and commercial…
The cybersecurity for radio equipment placed on the European Union market is at a crucial regulatory turning point. August 1, 2025, marks the full application date for the essential requirements introduced by the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30, which activates specific provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED – 2014/53/EU). From this date, compliance with these…
AUTHOR: ENGR. ANTONIO GARGASOLE Expert consultant in non-food product compliance. 20 years of direct experience in European Large-Scale Retail. I help companies prevent risks and penalties. Discover my method Follow me on LinkedIn Table of contents End of the regulatory “no-man’s land” Risks and critical flaws of the current model The pillars of the European…
In-depth analysis of the new European provisions for detergents and surfactants The new EU Detergents Regulation 2025 represents a significant turning point in European legislation regarding safety, sustainability, and transparency in the detergents sector. This update, resulting from an agreement between the European Parliament and Council, strengthens the protection of public health and the environment,…
UpdateThe GPSR sanctions decree was adopted as Italian Legislative Decree 78/2026 This article dates from 16 June 2025, before the decree was adopted. Italian Legislative Decree No. 78 of 8 April 2026, in force since 16 May 2026, replaced Article 112 of the Italian Consumer Code. The penalties now in force are covered in the…