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Commission receives scientific advice on One Health approach in the EU Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Commission receives scientific advice on One Health approach in the EU

The European Commission has today formally received the evidence review report and opinion of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) on One Health governance in the EU. The opinion sets out a series of policy recommendations on how the One Health approach could be managed and governed in the EU. The ‘One Health’ approach recognises the inherent connection between human, animal…

Ben KempNovember 25, 2024

PPWR: Commission opens infringement procedure against French Triman logo Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

PPWR: Commission opens infringement procedure against French Triman logo

MedTech Europe update on the French Packaging labelling requirements under the implementation of the Packaging Labelling Directive. It’s hoped that a harmonised approach can be taken under the replacement Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. In addition DEFRA have postponed UK packaging labelling requirements pending the publication of EU implementing legislation to address packaging labelling under the new PPWR. In its…

Ben KempNovember 25, 2024

EU Lawmakers Agree to Delay, Ease Law Banning Deforestation-Linked Products Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

EU Lawmakers Agree to Delay, Ease Law Banning Deforestation-Linked Products

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Ben KempNovember 25, 2024

Europen – PPWR briefing Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Europen – PPWR briefing

Update from EU Packaging trade association EUROPEN on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Note that MedTech Europe advocacy has managed to get IVDs a time limited derogation for contact sensitive packaging regarding minimum recycled content. Find out more here.

Ben KempOctober 16, 2024

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 as regards provisions relating to the date of application Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 as regards provisions relating to the date of application

EU legislative proposal, regarding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 – this impacts products that contain, have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities, namely cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood. In particular, it aims to ensure that those commodities and relevant products are placed or made available on the Union…

Ben KempOctober 9, 2024

Get Prepared for the 2025 EU PCN Inspections Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Get Prepared for the 2025 EU PCN Inspections

Finished IVDs are exempt from Poison Center Notifications, and the requirements for products to have a Unique Formular Identification, however research Use Only and Vet Use products which are not IVDs are in scope: Background Article 45 of CLP requires importers and downstream users to notify hazardous mixtures to the appointed bodies (i.e. poison centers) using the harmonized format (Annex…

Ben KempOctober 1, 2024

Commission adopts EU-wide restriction on PFAS subgroup Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Commission adopts EU-wide restriction on PFAS subgroup

On 19 September 2024, the European Commission adopted a restriction on undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances. This restriction will start applying from 10 April 2026 onwards. PFHxA may be used in various consumer products, including clothing, footwear and cosmetics. These substances are very persistent in the environment and can contaminate soil, drinking water and seas. The restriction…

Ben KempOctober 1, 2024

New EU Standard: Batteries Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

New EU Standard: Batteries

This following has been adopted as a European standard. EN IEC 61960-4:2024 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 4: Coin secondary lithium cells, and batteries made from them (publication date=2024-09-13).

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents

Please share feedback by 4 October EOB to the F-Gases public consultation below. F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents (link) Objective: Given that the new Regulation establishes new types of solvents for which certification of persons is required, it is necessary to repeal and replace the current Implementing Regulation to introduce minimum certification requirements for these new types of…

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

EU Deforestation Regulation Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

EU Deforestation Regulation

The EU Deforestation Regulation requires companies to carry out supply chain due diligence for materials sourced from trees to ensure that it’s not contributing to global deforestation. Find out more here.

Ben KempSeptember 4, 2024