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Authorised Representatives in Europe: Which ones are there and what do you need them for?
Europe is an attractive but regulatory complex market. One of the more complex requirements is the appointment of an authorised representative (AR). The AR is the central interface between the manufacturer and the European market surveillance authorities. The authorised representative plays an important role in product safety and extended producer responsibility (EPR) and is therefore becoming increasingly important to ensure access to the market.
EPR in Bulgaria: An overview of your obligations and requirements
Plastics have become an integral part of our daily lives – found in packaging, clothing, and electronics. When used and recycled correctly, they can even help conserve resources. This is precisely where Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) comes in: Manufacturers and distributors are increasingly required to take responsibility for their packaging—from production to disposal. What is mandated by EU law also has very concrete implications for companies operating in Bulgaria.
Ban on Polystyrene Packaging in France: Postponement to 2030 Brings Opportunities and Challenges
Plastic bottles are part of everyday life for many people, whether on the go, at the office, or during sports. In recent years, the materials used to make these bottles have come under increasing scrutiny, especially due to EU-level regulations. Consumers are paying more attention to which chemical substances may be present in their bottles. One of the most well-known and controversial substances is bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is often incorrectly referred to as a plasticizer. It has been heavily criticized for years because of its hormone-like effects and potential health risks, not only in plastic bottles.
EPR in Italy: duties for e-commerce & textiles
New rules for selling via online marketplaces have been in force in Italy since November 2024: With Law 166/2024 (amendment to the existing Legislative Decree 152/2006), Italy is tightening the EPR requirements. Italian online marketplaces must now record and pay data and fees for products subject to EPR in the area of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) on behalf of their retailers. For you as a retailer, this means that anyone selling to end customers via an Italian marketplace must be registered.
Commercial packaging in the EU: obligations at a glance
In this article, we explain the differences between the packaging types, the legal basis for them and how some EU member states – specifically France, Austria and Spain – deal with commercial packaging.
BPA ban in the EU: What’s behind the decision?
Plastic bottles are part of everyday life for many people, whether on the go, at the office, or during sports. In recent years, the materials used to make these bottles have come under increasing scrutiny, especially due to EU-level regulations. Consumers are paying more attention to which chemical substances may be present in their bottles. One of the most well-known and controversial substances is bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is often incorrectly referred to as a plasticizer. It has been heavily criticized for years because of its hormone-like effects and potential health risks, not only in plastic bottles.