by stefanie | Mar 11, 2025 | World Focus
An investigation by the European Commission and national consumer authorities found that nearly half of second-hand online traders fail to correctly inform consumers of their return rights. The European Commission and national consumer protection authorities of 25...
by stefanie | Apr 13, 2023 | World Focus
To protect workers and the environment, ECHA recommends that the European Commission adds eight substances, including lead, to the REACH Authorisation List. Once substances are added to the list, companies will need to apply for authorisation to continue using them....
by stefanie | Sep 29, 2022 | World Focus
The European Commission (EC) adopted two proposals this week intended to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains. The first proposal is to modernise the existing rules on the strict liability of manufacturers...
by stefanie | Jul 12, 2022 | City News
A listing published by the European Commission announced that the planned sale of Plantronics, Inc. to HP Inc. has been approved. In March, HP Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poly, a global provider of workplace collaboration solutions, in an all-cash...
by stefanie | Jun 30, 2022 | World Focus
On March 30, the European Commission presented its “Circular Economy Package”, which includes a revision of the eco-design framework to promote the marketing of sustainable products. The HOP association (Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée) said while it welcomes this...
