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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Brussels Regulatory Brief: Summer 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission Opens an Investigation into Alleged Market Allocation and No-Poach Agreements in the Online Food Delivery Sector - On 23 July 2024, the Commission opened an antitrust...more

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Lawn and Order: Major Steps Against Greenwashing in Europe

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A new and powerful wave of “greenwashing” bans will sweep the European Union (EU) shortly. The EU’s Green Claims Directive and Greenwashing Directive (together, the Green Directives) are key legislative tools being introduced...more

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EU Publishes General Product Safety Regulation – Full Enforcement to Commence in December 2024

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On May 23, 2023, the European Commission formally published the new General Product Safety Regulation, which reforms a variety of product safety regulations for manufacturers doing business in the European Union (EU) and its...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Exporting to the UK: Extension of the deadline for UKCA marking

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Our recent briefing note explained that CE product safety marking, which is required to sell certain types of goods in the European Union, was being replaced by the UKCA mark in Great Britain (GB) following Brexit.  The...more

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European Commission Consults on New Ecodesign Requirements for Smartphones and Tablets

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Mobile device manufacturers may be subject to regulations that aim to mitigate the environmental impact of such devices. On 31 August 2022, the European Commission published draft “ecodesign” regulations covering various...more

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Spotlight on PFAS and Other Substances in Cosmetics Likely to Grow in 2022

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This year – 2022 – may finally be the year that the effort to modernize safety standards in the U.S. for cosmetics and other personal care products, which has been ongoing since 2013, comes to fruition. If so, the new...more

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In Principle: Key Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2022

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The SFDR and the Taxonomy Regulation: Key Developments and What Firms Can Expect in the Coming Year - Almost a year on from the date on which the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into...more

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FCA discussion paper on entity and product level Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for the UK investment management...

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On 3 November 2021 the FCA published a discussion paper (DP) seeking views on how best to introduce Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for certain asset managers and FCA-regulated asset owners, as well as a...more

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EC working group provides guidance concerning COVID-19 product claims on cosmetic products

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On 12 November 2020, the European Commission’s Sub-Working Group on Borderline Products published a technical document concerning product claims related to leave-on hydro alcoholic hand gels within the context of COVID-19...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l November 2020 #3

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ASA Upholds Complaint Against BrewDog Ad - The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against BrewDog Beer for a print ad and an outdoor poster ad that displayed “F–k You CO2. Brewdog Beer Is Now...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l February 2020 #2

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - France to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks - France’s agriculture minister has reportedly announced that the country will prohibit the mass culling of male chicks shortly after they...more

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EU Commission seeks feedback on implementing the new Market Surveillance Regulation

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The European Commission announced on 22 January 2020 that it is looking for feedback on draft guidelines on the implementation of Article 4 of the Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 (the "Regulation"). ...more

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Post-Brexit Equipment Authorization Processes for Electronic Products – What US Companies Need to Know

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While uncertainty remains about the terms and indeed the exact date by which the UK will leave the European Union, US companies that export electronic products to the EU and the UK marked with the "CE" symbol for EU...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l April 2019

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FDA Announces Next Steps in Cannabis Regulation - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will take a number of steps to advance its consideration for the potential regulatory framework for...more

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What do products companies need to know?

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Parliament rejected the EU Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Theresa May's government for a third time on Friday afternoon....more

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No-deal Brexit: New guidance on producing and labelling food products

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In the final batch of technical notices, the UK Government has provided guidance on what impact traders can expect on food labelling and packaging in the event that the UK exits the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement on 29...more

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Product Marking and Labelling in Europe

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Since the European Union’s main aims include consumer protection and ensuring product safety, you might be forgiven for thinking that the EU’s rules in those areas would be clear and straightforward. But you would be wrong....more

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Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Legal Bulletin | June 2018

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Hawaii Bans Two Sunscreen Ingredients - The Hawaii legislature has passed a law that will prohibit the sale or distribution of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate after...more

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European Parliament Approves New Law on Organic Production and Labeling of Organic Products

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On April 19, 2018, the European Parliament (EP) approved a regulation on organic production and labeling of organic products. Under the regulation, the production of processed organic food will be based on several specific...more

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Total Brand Care Q&A – Product labeling and packaging in Europe

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Hogan Lovells Total Brand Care is our firmwide holistic approach to creating, commercializing and protecting our clients’ most valuable asset – their brands. Creative product labeling and packaging can help promote and add...more

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The opportunities and challenges associated with product labeling and packaging in Europe: Total brand care

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From bright and glossy, to refined and elegant, product labeling and packaging convey information, messaging, and claims about a brand. At the same time the labeling and packaging must also include mandatory information,...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

2018 Corporation Compliance & Litigation Outlook for Manufacturers

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Last week, Megan provided our thoughts and predictions for environmental, health & safety. This week, I am providing our outlook for corporate compliance and litigation....more

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Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Legal Bulletin | December 2017

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Sen. Hatch Introduces New Bill Regulating Cosmetic Safety - Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has introduced legislation aiming to modernize cosmetics regulation, proposing amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | October 2017 #2

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Chicago Repeals SSB Tax After Two Months of Enforcement - Chicago officials have voted to repeal a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax approved in November 2016 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners but delayed by a...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | September 2017 #3

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FDA Announces Final FSMA Produce Safety Rule - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the produce safety rule of the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA) is now final, establishing...more

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