Latest Developments Archive
Entry into force: 11 February 2025General application date: 12 August 2026 The EU’s New Approach to Packaging The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces a new framework designed to reduce packaging waste, improve recyclability and encourage more sustainable packaging throughout the European market. The Regulation applies to virtually all packaging placed on the […]
The UK government has confirmed its intended approach to machinery safety legislation following a detailed call for evidence, signalling a clear move toward alignment with the European Union’s evolving regulatory framework. The consultation, which opened in July 2025, sought stakeholder views on two key issues: the continued recognition of EU machinery requirements, including CE marking, […]
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) — aimed at stopping products linked to deforestation from reaching the EU market — may face another delay before full enforcement begins. The regulation, which officially entered into force in June 2023, was already extended by one year. As it stands, compliance is required from 30 December 2025 for […]
Brussels, 16 July 2025 – In a bid to bolster sustainability and traceability across the Union, the European Commission’s new Batteries Regulation requires all companies placing batteries on the EU market to register with an approved Producer Compliance Scheme by 18 August. From that date onward, failure to enrol will render producers non‑compliant and expose […]
Introducing the EU AI Act – Effective August 2026 As the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force in August 2026, providers of certain AI systems—both inside and outside the Union—must adhere to a tiered, risk-based regulatory framework. Understanding these compliance obligations is the first step toward lawful market entry. Compliance Obligations for AI Providers […]
June 28, 2025: Accessibility Requirements Take Effect From June 28, 2025, every new hardware product (e.g., ATMs, ticket machines, smartphones) and digital offering (desktop software, mobile apps, cloud services) covered by the EU Accessibility Act must meet the harmonised EN 301 549 standard. Organisations must integrate accessibility checks into their design cycle, complete both automated […]