Tatjana Möllmann
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Sep 2025
France Continues the Implementation of PFAS Ban
On 25 , Sep 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
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, ...
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Aug 2025
The EU Energy Label for Smartphones and Tablets Replaces the French Repair Index
On 13 , Aug 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
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
On 08 , Aug 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
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 ...
12
Mar 2025
Regulatory Obligations Applicable in France from 1 January 2025
On 12 , Mar 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
Is your schedule for the implementation of regulatory requirements in France up-to-date? You may find some useful information to reduce your potential compliance gap below. Consumer Information The obligation to provide information on environmental qualities and characteristics of waste generating products towards consumers is not new; however, it ...
04
Dec 2023
Italy: Deadline for the implementation of the plastic tax is postponed again
On 04 , Dec 2023 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
The implementation of the Plastic Tax in Italy is postponed yet again. The initial plan was to introduce it on 1 January 2021. However, the date was repeatedly postponed, the last of which was set for 1 January 2024. According to the most recent plans announced by the Council of the Ministers, the new deadline will be 1 July 2024. The objective of ...
10
Jul 2023
France: Submission Deadline of the Eco-Design and Waste Prevention Plans Is Approaching!
On 10 , Jul 2023 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
As we informed you in our blog in January, companies placing products on the French market are obligated to prepare a 5-year waste prevention and eco-design plan starting 2023. This obligation is applicable to all sectors subject to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and concerns among others electronic and electrical equipment, batteries and ...
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Jan 2023
France: New Consumer Information Mandatory as of January 1, 2023
On 31 , Jan 2023 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
Consumers of waste electrical and electronic equipment (B2C), batteries and packaging in France are expected to be better informed about the environmentally relevant qualities and characteristics of those products as of January 1, 2023. This is provided for by Article 13 I of the Circular Economy Act of February 10, 2020, better known as loi AGEC. ...
02
Dec 2019
Russia: Implementation of TR EEU 041/2017 "On Safefty of Chemical Products" Starts
On 02 , Dec 2019 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
The Technical Regulation of Eurasian Economic Union TR EEU 041/2017 “On Safety of Chemical Products” is not in force yet (planned entry into force 01.06.2021) but some member states are already well on the way to its implementation. On November 11, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade (the authority responsible for the implementation of the ...