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Sustainability regulatory updates for consumer products covering European Deforestation Regulation, European regulation on packaging, and more.

The demand for supply chain due diligence has increased, bringing regulations and frameworks which require companies to have full visibility of supply chains.

Consumers are increasingly demanding products and services that are less harmful to the environment, and environmental claims are intended to allow consumers to make more informed choices about their purchases. This means the environmental claims that businesses make must not be misguiding and should avoid “greenwashing”.

With strict new regulations such as the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force within a matter of weeks, companies are under increasing pressure to ensure their operations are not contributing to deforestation.

The new detergent rules aim to simplify current rules for the sale and free movement of detergents in the EU, and improve the safety and sustainability of detergent use in the EU.

The European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on the 24th of April 2024, with the final text expected to enter into force towards the end of 2024.

Endocrine Disruptors, also known as hormonally active agents, encompass a range of natural and synthetic chemicals which are increasingly becoming targets for legislation.

EUR-Lex – 52020DC0667 was published by the European Union (EU) in 2020, forming part of the expansive package of legislative measures under the European Green Deal.

What is extended producer responsibility? Find out more including the implications of EPR on current and future legislation.

Expected to be ratified in 2023, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a ground-breaking proposal to enhance the environmental sustainability of products marketed within the EU.