Press releases.
Compliance news and analysis from Conphora — what is changing in EU product compliance, why it matters, and what brands selling into the EU should do about it. Free to quote with attribution.
New EU rule turns packaging into a compliance product — many brands lack the paperwork
Since 12 August 2026 every piece of packaging on the EU market needs its own declaration of conformity. The duty hits everyone selling packaged goods — not just the packaging industry.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026: declaration of conformity, identification and heavy-metal limits now cover all packaging. What it means for brands and importers of furniture, electronics, textiles and toys.
Read release → 2026-06-20Over half of tested electronics breached EU hazardous-substance rules
EU joint market surveillance found RoHS violations in 53% of 173 tested products — a clear warning to anyone selling electronics in the EU.
JACOP 2025: 53% of 173 tested electronic products breached the RoHS rules. What the results mean for importers, distributors and brands selling electronics in the EU.
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