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New textile labels promise more informed choice for EU
Members of the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee will next week vote on amendments to a draft report on textile names and ... last modified 02 April 2010, 18:10 CET — filed under: , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
The Internet of Things: A brave new world for consumers?
Four global and European consumer organisations today presented their recommendations to make consumer rights, privacy and security core features of the ... last modified 28 November 2017, 13:54 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
EU agrees provisional deal to strengthen consumer rights online
The EU institutions reached a draft deal Tuesday on new rules to make it easier and safer to buy and sell both goods and digital content across borders - ... last modified 29 January 2019, 23:16 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU concludes reform with stronger guarantee rights for consumers in future
The EU institutions have approved a deal which includes rights for consumers of digital content and services like software, streaming or game downloads for the ... last modified 30 January 2019, 00:17 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety provides opinions on health and safety risks (chemical, biological, mechanical and other physical risks) of ... last modified 29 September 2014, 21:35 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Commission consultation on fragrance allergens
A report by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has found allergens in perfume products that have been implicated in problems with skin ... last modified 13 February 2014, 17:55 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
New EU rules to protect consumers from taking on too much debt
MEPs reached a provisional deal with the EU Council Friday on a set of new measures to protect consumers from credit card debt, overdrafts and loans unsuitable ... last modified 06 December 2022, 22:13 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU labelling standards
Food and non-food products in the EU must comply with compulsory harmonised standards on labelling and advertising. The objective of foodstuff labelling is to ... last modified 21 June 2010, 16:00 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU Data Act: Parliament misses opportunity for real data market
"The result of the vote in the EP Committee for Industry and Research on the draft report for a European data law is a missed opportunity. The compromise falls ... last modified 09 February 2023, 22:03 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
EU greenlights landmark rules for internet platforms
The European Parliament gave the final go-ahead Tuesday to a new EU digital rulebook setting out tougher standards on the accountability of online companies, ... last modified 05 July 2022, 23:08 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
EU air passenger rights fall by wayside during pandemic: report
The rights of air passengers have not been safeguarded in the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published on Tuesday by the European Court ... last modified 01 July 2021, 18:29 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
MEPs back cross-border portability for films
MEPs gave their backing Tuesday to cross-border portability of online music, games, films and sporting events, allowing travellers to enjoy subscriber content ... last modified 01 December 2016, 11:49 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
EU 'repairability index' to make phones last longer
The European Commission set out proposals Friday for new rules to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless ... last modified 19 June 2023, 17:31 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Consumer groups welcome new EU consumer policy strategy for the next five years
Today the European Commission adopted the "Consumer Agenda", its consumer policy strategy for the next five years. It lays down the Commission's consumer ... last modified 13 November 2020, 16:51 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Stronger consumer engagement helps drive the green and digital transition - Retailers will make it happen
Speaking today on the launch of the Commission New Consumer Agenda, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren said: last modified 13 November 2020, 17:00 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Food labelling: another missed opportunity for healthier choices
European consumers and public health in general were dealt a severe blow today when MEPs voted not to proceed with establishing a European wide colour coding ... last modified 17 March 2010, 23:52 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Farm to Fork: European Parliament backs green transition against massive industry pressure
In a plenary vote yesterday, MEPs defended and reinforced the EU's roadmap for a sustainable transformation of our food systems. last modified 20 October 2021, 22:43 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
European food agency issues preliminary review of GM maize rat study
French study raises questions on lack of long-term testing under EU rules last modified 04 October 2012, 16:36 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Cloning - guide
The European Commission has announced that it will propose a temporary suspension of animal cloning for food production in the EU. The Commission also plans to ... last modified 19 October 2010, 17:27 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
New EU rules to strengthen toy safety
There will be no more places for defective and dangerous toys in the EU market. As from today, new EU rules for toys are in force to fulfil the highest safety ... last modified 20 July 2011, 22:29 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
2010 RAPEX Report - guide
Whether a baby-stroller or a new pair of shoes, we all like to be sure that the products we buy in the EU are safe. The good news is that fewer dangerous ... last modified 12 May 2011, 22:58 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Proposed ban on 'forever chemicals' essential step towards toxic-free consumer lives
Today, the European Chemicals Agency published details of a request by four EU Member States (1) and Norway to restrict the use of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl ... last modified 07 February 2023, 22:54 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Consumers to get extra protection when taking out a loan
Consumers will get much-needed extra protection when taking out credit (as of 2025), with the European Parliament giving its final stamp of approval to the ... last modified 13 September 2023, 00:14 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Christmas Lights in the EU - briefing
30% of Christmas lights present an obvious and direct risk of fire and electric shocks according to a new report published today by the European Commission. ... last modified 02 December 2009, 13:52 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Retailers and wholesalers welcome adoption of Single Use Plastics Directive, but ask for more robust waste management infrastructure
Speaking today at the formal adoption by the Council of the text of the Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastics on the environment, ... last modified 21 May 2019, 13:36 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU proposal to reduce the consumption of plastic bags
The European Commission has adopted a proposal which will requires EU Member States to reduce their use of lightweight plastic carrier bags. Member States can ... last modified 04 November 2013, 14:29 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Endocrine disruptors
EU Member States representatives voted on 4 July in favour of the European Commission's proposal on scientific criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in the ... last modified 07 July 2017, 00:31 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
ECJ ruling against sex discrimination in insurances key victory for women's rights, say civil society organisations
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) yesterday delivered its ruling in the Test-Achats case (C-236/09) concerning sex discrimination in insurance premiums. The ... last modified 02 March 2011, 16:50 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Internet users better off as EU moves to protect net neutrality
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) welcomes today’s decision to keep the internet free and able to innovate. The EU body gathering national telecom ... last modified 30 August 2016, 23:48 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Consumer financial services action plan
The European Commission presented on 23 March an Action Plan that sets out ways to provide European consumers with greater choice and better access to ... last modified 23 March 2017, 21:05 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
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