The EU Commission set out a numer of measures Wednesday to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders.

The European Union’s geographical indications (GIs) system protects the names of products that have specific qualities or reputations linked to their region of origin. GIs are intellectual property rights that guarantee the authenticity, quality, and distinctiveness of products.

Tech giants including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and YouTube agreed Monday to an updated EU code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online.

The EU Commission broadened its investigation into social networking service X Friday, addressing three additional technical investigatory measures relating to the platform’s recommender system.

New rules under the General Product Safety Regulation entered into force Friday which ensure that all non-food consumer products, whether sold offline or online on the EU market, are safe.

New rules on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) entered into force Tuesday for improved protection of consumers, workers and the environment. The revised regulation will enhance chemical…