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We keep you informed about the latest regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical solutions. Benefit from in-depth expertise and valuable insights to future-proof your compliance strategy. \* Please click on the headline or image to read the complete news. ## Tatjana Möllmann ![Tatjana Möllmann](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/6783864/Tatjana_Moellmann.jpg) Find me on: ### Recent Posts ### 17 Sep 2026 ### [How can you formulate environmental claims and avoid greenwashing?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/how-can-you-formulate-environmental-claims-and-avoid-greenwashing) On 17 , Sep 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![How can you formulate environmental claims and avoid greenwashing?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Green%20claim%20EN.png?width=550&name=Green%20claim%20EN.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/how-can-you-formulate-environmental-claims-and-avoid-greenwashing) The requirements of ‘Directive (EU) 2024/ 825 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2024 amending Directives 2005/29/EC and 2011/83/EU as regards empowering consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and through better information will be mandatory from 27 September 2026. It is ... ### 10 Sep 2026 ### [EU Directive on the ‘Right to Repair’: What do I need to know?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/eu-directive-on-the-right-to-repair-what-do-i-need-to-know) On 10 , Sep 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![EU Directive on the ‘Right to Repair’: What do I need to know?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Right%20to%20Repair.png?width=550&name=Right%20to%20Repair.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/eu-directive-on-the-right-to-repair-what-do-i-need-to-know) The EU Directive on the ‘Right to Repair’ (Directive (EU) 2024/1799) is primarily aimed at reducing the premature disposal of functional products and creating incentives for consumers to have faulty products repaired. Member States must apply the relevant requirements from 31 July 2026. Within the statutory warranty period, a product should be ... ### 03 Sep 2026 ### [The operational launch for industrial and commercial packaging in France has been postponed to 1 January 2027](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/the-operational-launch-for-industrial-and-commercial-packaging-in-france-has-been-postponed-to-1-january-2027) On 03 , Sep 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![The operational launch for industrial and commercial packaging in France has been postponed to 1 January 2027](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(23)-1.png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(23)-1.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/the-operational-launch-for-industrial-and-commercial-packaging-in-france-has-been-postponed-to-1-january-2027) The French Ministry for the Environment has announced the new deadline for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility for industrial and commercial packaging. According to a press release, the operational launch of the scheme has been postponed to 1 January 2027. In explaining the decision, the Ministry reiterates reasons ... ### 07 Jul 2026 ### [The operative launch of commercial packaging in France is postponed once again](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/the-operative-launch-of-commercial-packaging-in-france-is-postponed-once-again) On 07 , Jul 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![The operative launch of commercial packaging in France is postponed once again](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20operative%20launch%20of%20commercial%20packaging%20in%20France%20is%20postponed%20once%20again.png?width=550&name=The%20operative%20launch%20of%20commercial%20packaging%20in%20France%20is%20postponed%20once%20again.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/the-operative-launch-of-commercial-packaging-in-france-is-postponed-once-again) At the end of June, the scheduled launch of the new French EPR scheme for industrial and commercial packaging on 1 July 2026 seemed to be on track. The accreditations for the two producer responsibility organizations, Citeo and Leko, were even published in the French Official Journal on 24 June ahead of the official launch. However, just two days ... ### 23 Jun 2026 ### [Launch of new EPR scheme for industrial and commercial packaging in France on July 1](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/launch-of-new-epr-scheme-for-industrial-and-commercial-packaging-in-france-on-july-1) On 23 , Jun 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![Launch of new EPR scheme for industrial and commercial packaging in France on July 1](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/France%20Launches%20New%20EPR%20Schema%20(2).png?width=550&name=France%20Launches%20New%20EPR%20Schema%20(2).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/launch-of-new-epr-scheme-for-industrial-and-commercial-packaging-in-france-on-july-1) We announced in our February blog, that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for industrial and commercial packaging in France would apply as of July 1, 2026. However, at the beginning of the year, several operational questions remained open such as which producer responsibility organizations would receive official authorization for this sector. ... ### 19 Feb 2026 ### [France introduces EPR obligation for industrial and commercial packaging](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/france-introduces-epr-obligation-for-industrial-and-commercial-packaging) On 19 , Feb 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![France introduces EPR obligation for industrial and commercial packaging](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Commercial%20packaging.png?width=550&name=Commercial%20packaging.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/france-introduces-epr-obligation-for-industrial-and-commercial-packaging) Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has been applicable to almost all industrial and commercial packaging in France since the beginning of 2026. Strictly speaking, the EPR sector for industrial and commercial packaging has been established since 2024. However, the obligation initially applied to packaging in the catering and hotel sectors. ... ### 30 Jan 2026 ### [France Is Considering the Introduction of a Plastic Tax](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/france-is-considering-the-introduction-of-a-plastic-tax-1) On 30 , Jan 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![France Is Considering the Introduction of a Plastic Tax](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plastic%20tax%20france.png?width=550&name=Plastic%20tax%20france.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/france-is-considering-the-introduction-of-a-plastic-tax-1) For some years now, EU Member States that failed to meet the EU's recycling target of 50 percent for plastic packaging have had to pay a levy to the EU. This so-called ‘plastic tax’ is intended to create an incentive to reduce the proportion of non-recycled plastic waste. In 2023, for example, France paid around €1.5 billion to the EU because its ... ### 25 Sep 2025 ### [France Continues the Implementation of PFAS Ban](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/france-continues-the-implementation-of-pfas-ban) On 25 , Sep 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![France Continues the Implementation of PFAS Ban](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PFAS%20France.png?width=550&name=PFAS%20France.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/france-continues-the-implementation-of-pfas-ban) At the beginning of the year, France passed a law banning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products. The ban will be introduced in stages and will apply to PFAS in cosmetics, ski waxes, clothing textiles, and shoes from 1 January 2026. From 1 January 2030, a ban on all textile products containing PFAS will follow, ... ### 13 Aug 2025 ### [The EU Energy Label for Smartphones and Tablets Replaces the French Repair Index](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/the-eu-energy-label-for-smartphones-and-tablets-replaces-the-french-repair-index) On 13 , Aug 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![The EU Energy Label for Smartphones and Tablets Replaces the French Repair Index](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Energielabel%20Smartphone.png?width=550&name=Energielabel%20Smartphone.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/the-eu-energy-label-for-smartphones-and-tablets-replaces-the-french-repair-index) From 20 June 2025, smartphones and tablets sold in the EU must bear a new EU energy label. This label provides information on the energy efficiency, battery life, robustness, and reparability of the device. This measure is intended to help consumers make better and more sustainable purchasing decisions. In France, a repair index has been in place ... ### 08 Aug 2025 ### [Parental control: EU Member States introduce measures to protect minors in digital environments](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/parental-control-eu-member-states-introduce-measures-to-protect-minors-in-digital-environments) On 08 , Aug 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann [![Parental control: EU Member States introduce measures to protect minors in digital environments](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Parentol%20control%20in%20digital%20environment.png?width=550&name=Parentol%20control%20in%20digital%20environment.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/parental-control-eu-member-states-introduce-measures-to-protect-minors-in-digital-environments) Since 13 July 2024, all internet-connected devices sold in France must be able to offer parental control functionality. This obligation was established by Studer´s Law in 2022. To better protect minors under the age of 16 on the internet, the law requires manufacturers of connected devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) to install parental control ... 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