16. 12. 2025
EU Introduces New Ecodesign Rules for External Power Supplies: Towards Common Chargers and Higher Efficiency
The European Commission has adopted revised ecodesign requirements for external power supplies (EPS), a product group with more than 400 million units placed on the EU market annually. The new rules aim to improve consumer convenience while significantly increasing energy and resource efficiency. Manufacturers will have a transition period of three years to adapt to […]
31. 10. 2025
Reporting of electrical equipment
Dear Business Parter, We hereby notify you of a change pursuant to Article III points 3.1.6 and 3.6 and Article XIX point 19.1.1 of the Agreement on Performance of Specified Obligations in Part B. – Statement of producer of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as […]
18. 9. 2025
New obligations for battery producers from 18 August 2025
Starting 18 August 2025, new rules according to the Regulation concerning Batteries and Waste Batteries (Chapter VIII – Management of Waste Batteries) will come into effect which will have a major impact on battery producers, importers and distributors. The aim of the regulation is to increase the collection, recycling and responsible management of batteries at […]
19. 2. 2025
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Has Been Published in the EU Official Journal
After an intensive legislative process, during which the EU Council approved new rules to reduce waste and promote the reuse of packaging in the EU, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation was published in the EU Official Journal on January 22, 2025, thus concluding the legislative process. The regulation will enter into force twenty days […]