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The European Accessibility Act: Creating a more inclusive consumer experience
European Union, United Kingdom - May 29 2025 With less than 1 month to go until the requirements of the EU Accessibility Act (the EAA) come into full force and effect, retailers, consumer brands…
What if the CEO asks me about… our exposure to packaging fees under EPR?
European Union, United Kingdom - April 1 2025 The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (EPR) Regulations 2024 (EPR Regulations) came into force on 1 January 2025…
6 April 2025 - date confirmed for UK consumer protection law regime overhaul
United Kingdom - March 12 2025 The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) is set to substantially overhaul the UK's consumer protection law and enforcement…
A new era for sustainability consumer products: the EU’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
European Union, United Kingdom - November 20 2024 On 18 July 2024 the ESPR entered into force setting a framework for new ecodesign rules in the EU. It will have significant impacts for retailers and…
Product liability and safety legislative refurb
European Union, United Kingdom - November 5 2024 The current legislation governing product safety is the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), but its shortcomings, especially on tech, are…
Seeing the wood for the trees: preparing for new deforestation due diligence rules in the UK and EU
European Union, United Kingdom - October 24 2024 The EU has brought in new regulations aimed at reducing global deforestation by ensuring that retailers monitor the origins of certain “forest-risk”…
Top tips for Influencing Senior Stakeholders on Environmental Programmes: Insights from a Responsible Business Professional
United Kingdom - September 25 2024 Effectively influencing senior stakeholders is essential for the success of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programmes. As a Responsible…
Parliamentary 'wash up' - which Bills made it through?
United Kingdom - May 31 2024 On 22 May 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that a General Election will take place on 4 July 2024. Parliament was then prorogued on 24 May…
Consumer friendly compliance - guidance for retailers and consumer brands on the DMCC Bill
United Kingdom - May 15 2024 Following receipt of some 372 responses to the "Smarter Regulation: Improving consumer price transparency and product information for consumers"…
Higher stakes cybercrime - prepare now
United Kingdom - May 8 2024 Cybercrime continues to increase and shows no signs of stopping. A report published on Statista estimated that the annual cost of cybercrime in the…
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