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European Chips Act enters into force - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 21 September 2023, 17:50 CET

The European Chips Act entered into force on 21 September. It puts in place a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications.

Protection of children from unsafe toys - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 29 July 2023, 00:13 CET

The European Commission proposed on 28 July a Toy Safety Regulation revising the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. While toys put on the EU market are among the safest ones in the world, the proposed rules will further improve this protection, in particular from harmful chemicals.

EU Commission response to Citizens' Initiative "Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing" - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 25 July 2023, 23:38 CET

The European Commission responded on 25 July to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) 'Save Cruelty-free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing'. The response provides a comprehensive overview of the EU's legislative and policy framework relevant to the use of animals for testing purposes. It also proposes additional actions to further reduce animal testing.

Supplementary Protection Certificates - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 27 April 2023, 18:55 CET

The European Commission on 27 April proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Standard Essential Patents - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 27 April 2023, 21:31 CET

The European Commission on 27 April proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Compulsory Licensing - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 27 April 2023, 19:02 CET

The European Commission on 27 April proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Digitalisation of company law and cutting red tape - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 29 March 2023, 22:56 CET

The European Commission adopted a proposal on 29 March for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law.

Foreign Subsidies Regulation - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 12 January 2023, 21:07 CET

The Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR') entered into force on 12 January. This new set of rules for addressing distortions caused by foreign subsidies will allow the EU to remain open to trade and investment, while ensuring a level playing field for all companies operating in the Single Market.

New Commission proposals to make clearing services in the EU more attractive - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 07 December 2022, 21:46 CET

The European Commission on 7 December put forward new proposals on clearing, corporate insolvency and company listing to make EU capital markets more attractive.

EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles guide by EUbusiness — last modified 30 March 2022, 22:58 CET

The European Commission presented on 30 March a new strategy to make textiles more durable, repairable, reusable and recyclable, to tackle fast fashion, textile waste and the destruction of unsold textiles, and ensure their production takes place in full respect of social rights.

Sustainable Products Initiative guide by EUbusiness — last modified 30 March 2022, 22:43 CET

The European Commission presented on 30 March a package of European Green Deal proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, boost circular business models and empower consumers for the green transition. The new rules would make almost all physical goods on the EU market more friendly to the environment, circular, and energy efficient throughout their whole lifecycle from the design phase through to daily use, repurposing and end-of-life.

European Chips Act - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 08 February 2022, 17:57 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 February a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications.

EU standardisation strategy by EUbusiness — last modified 03 February 2022, 17:47 CET

The European Commission presented on 2 February a new Standardisation Strategy outlining the EU's approach to standards within the Single Market as well as globally. The Strategy is accompanied by a proposal for an amendment to the Regulation on standardisation, a report on its implementation, and the 2022 annual Union work programme for European standardisation.

New Customs Union Action Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 29 September 2020, 14:08 CET

The European Commission launched on 28 September a new Customs Union Action Plan setting out a series of measures to make EU customs smarter, more innovative and more efficient over the next four years.

European Industrial Strategy Package - background guide by EUbusiness — last modified 10 March 2020, 18:23 CET

The European Commission presented on 10 March a new Strategy to help Europe's industry lead the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership.

Commission plan to make standardisation in the Single Market more efficient by EUbusiness — last modified 22 November 2018, 23:43 CET

The European Commission on 22 November presented an action plan to enhance efficiency, transparency and legal certainty in the development of harmonised standards for a fully functioning Single Market.

New EU rules to ban single-use plastics by EUbusiness — last modified 01 June 2018, 12:40 CET

The European Commission proposed on 28 May new EU-wide rules to target the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on Europe's beaches and seas, as well as lost and abandoned fishing gear.

A stronger and more competitive European retail sector by EUbusiness — last modified 19 April 2018, 23:07 CET

The EU Commission published on 19 April a set of best practices to support Member States' efforts to create a more open, integrated and competitive retail sector.

Cross-border parcel delivery by EUbusiness — last modified 14 December 2017, 23:02 CET

EU negotiators reached a provisional agreement on 13 December 2017 to make prices for cross-border parcel delivery services more transparent and affordable and to increase regulatory oversight of the EU parcel market.

Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement by EUbusiness — last modified 29 November 2017, 20:22 CET

The European Commission presented on 29 November 2017 measures to ensure that intellectual property rights are well protected, thereby encouraging European companies, in particular SMEs and start-ups, to invest in innovation and creativity.