The European Commission has published guidelines to facilitate the uniform application of the new rules under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation across the EU and to simplify compliance for economic operators and Member States. The full implementation of this Regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging sector across the EU and […]
Internships – European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority – Germany
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is an independent authority of the European Union established on 1 January 2011 by Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010. EIOPA is at the heart of insurance and occupational pensions in the EU. Its mission is to […]
Better consumer protection: new EU rules for defective products
The EU wants to update the existing rules for defective products to better protect consumers and keep up with the development of new technologies. The existing Product Liability Directive was adopted almost 40 years ago. In September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal to adapt the guidelines to address the technological advantages newer products may […]
European Council adopts legislation making products safer for European consumers
The Council adopted the General Product Safety Regulation, which strengthens safety standards for products sold both online and face-to-face. The rules will strengthen market surveillance of unsafe products and the rights of consumers who have been sold an unsafe product. The adopted Regulation reinforces product safety and consumer protection, and facilitates the repair, return or […]
The European Commission introduces the “Right to repair”, making it simple and attractive
The European Commission introduces the “Right to repair”, making it simple and attractive. The European Commission adopted a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods, which will result in savings for consumers and support the objectives of the European Green Deal by reducing waste, among others. Over the last decades, replacement has often been […]
MEPs to visit tech companies in Silicon Valley, US
A delegation from the Internal Market Committee will travel to Silicon Valley to meet with leading tech companies including Google, Meta, Apple, Airbnb, eBay, Paypal and Uber. From 23 to 27 May, an Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee delegation will go to the Silicon Valley, where MEPs will meet with tech companies, local authorities […]
CJEU: Online traders must provide information about the product guarantee
On 5th May, the Court of Justice finds that, under the Consumer Rights Directive, a trader is required to provide the consumer with pre-contractual information concerning the manufacturer’s commercial guarantee where the consumer has a legitimate interest in obtaining that information in order to decide whether to enter into a contractual relationship with the trader. […]
PhD position in marketing/business in Iceland
Description PhD position in marketing/business focusing on consumer behaviour analysis and sustainable healthy food promotion at the RU Centre for Research in Marketing and Consumer Psychology (CRMC) Centre for Research in Marketing and Consumer Psychology at Reykjavik University is looking for a PhD student to work on research on sustainable healthy food promotion, sponsored by […]