Record Intervention in Product Safety in the EU: Thousands of Risky Products Blocked in 2025
The European Union significantly stepped up inspections of products that threaten consumer safety in 2025, stopping the highest number of dangerous products before they reach the market in its history. According to data from the European Commission’s Safety Gate (Rapid Alert System), more than 4,600 risk notifications were made during the year, a remarkable increase…
CPSC Publishes Final Rule on e-Filing Program
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New Global Initiative Launched to Reduce Environmental Impact in Fashion and Construction
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has announced a new initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the fashion and construction sectors. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovative approaches to reduce the harmful environmental impact of both sectors. The fashion and construction industries are among the industries that pose the greatest burden…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and CE Marking in the European Union
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2025 Communiqués on Product Safety and Inspection were published: Important Changes in the Import of Personal Protective Equipment
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Extended Producer Responsibility in the Textile Sector: New Steps on the Road to Sustainability
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ISO 13997: 2023 and 2024 Revisions: Implementation Dates and What’s New
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