European Chemicals Agency will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use. These responsibilities come from the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, on 11 February 2025....

A Directors’ meeting was held at the EU Commission to discuss the circular economy. During the meeting, potential pillars for the Circular Economy Act were discussed.

The EU Commission published a draft delegated act on exemption for lead as an alloying element in steel, aluminium and copper; lead in high melting temperature solders; and lead in glass or ceramic components. The adoption date is expected Q1 2025....

The draft second interim report was circulated on 19 December 2024. Hydronic fan coils are in the scope of the study.

On 16 December 2024 the Commission organised a webinar on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. During the webinar they clarified certain articles.

The initiative to add tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to the list of restricted substances of RoHS has been abandoned.

The EU is preparing for the introduction of the DPP by adopting a delegated act laying down rules on the operation of DPP service providers.

On 24 October 2024, Commission Decision (EU) 2024/2779 was published in the Official Journal, establishing the new Ecodesign Forum pursuant to the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).