Deletions of the old versions of harmonised standards for protective equipment will soon apply
With the contributions referenced below, we reported on the updating of certain harmonised standards for personal protective equipment. As updated versions have been published, the previous versions...
New authorisations and renewal of authorisations of feed additives
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 lays down that additives for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and regulates the requirements and procedures for granting such authorisation. In addition, the...
Exception for certain stationary coolers and air conditioning systems from the transport ban of the F-gas Regulation
With the contribution referenced below, we reported on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on F-gases. The regulation governs the placing on the market and the use of fluorinated greenhouse...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and lays down the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. In addition, the...
The "Blue guide" of the European Commission is a legally non-binding guide intended to better explain EU product rules and to promote their more uniform and consistent application. Among other things...
Beginning of validity of the amended maximum levels for 3-MCPD and glycidol
In the referenced article we informed you about the introduction or lowering of the maximum levels for glycidyl fatty acid esters and for the sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters in processed...
Start of validity of the new maximum levels for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in hemp leaves for infusions
In the referenced article, we informed about the introduction of new maximum levels for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp leaves for infusions with water as well as ready-to-drink hemp...
Repairability information on the energy label for tumble dryers becomes mandatory
In the referenced article 5705, we reported on a partial revision of the Energy Efficiency Ordinance (EnEV) to align Swiss legislation with the updated ecodesign and energy labelling requirements of...
Transition period for changes to small electric vehicles will expire soon
With the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge-Verordnung (eKFV = Small Electric Vehicles Ordinance) regarding various technical requirements for small...
In the referenced article below, we reported on the amendment of the Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV). Through this, various changes in EU chemicals legislation were also adopted in...
Transitional period for the production, import, and labelling according to previous regulations for consumer goods ends
With the referenced article below, we informed about an amendment to the Consumer Goods Ordinance. Through the amendment ordinance of 26 November 2025, an adjustment of the regulations to EU law...
Information on the repairability of household tumble dryers will soon be mandatory
In the referenced article below, we reported on the amendment of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 and the introduction of a repairability index on the energy label for household tumble dryers. The...
Further requirements of the CLP revision will soon enter into force
With the contribution referenced below, we reported on the revision of the CLP Regulation, through which numerous new requirements, including regarding labelling or distributor obligations, were...
Transition period for products equivalent to medical devices ends soon
In the referenced articles below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups equivalent to medical devices without a medical purpose, as stipulated in Annex XVI of...
The transitional period for the ban on placing on the market under the F-Gas Regulation is ending soon
In the referenced article below, we reported on the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas Regulation), which has replaced Regulation (EU) No 517/2014. The...
Positive list for printing inks in food contact materials comes into force soon
With the referenced article (2776), we provided information about the amendment to the Consumer Goods Regulation (BedGgstV). This amendment established regulations for printed food contact materials...
Transitional periods for substances subject to authorisation are set to expire soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to Annex 1.17 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV), which lists substances requiring authorisation. The amendment is based...
Amendment of the Fruit Juice Directive regarding processing aids for yeast fermentation planned
In the contribution referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Directive 2001/112/EC (Fruit Juice Directive). With the amendment of the Fruit Juice Directive by Directive (EU) 2024/1438, new...
Postponement of the expiry date of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pest control agents. As a rule...
The transition period for the amended regulation on ethanol under the HasLV is ending soon
In the referenced post below, we informed about an amendment to the ordinance on the use of Swiss designations of origin for foodstuffs (HasLV). This ordinance regulates the use of the designation of...
Transition periods under the regulation on organic farming are coming to an end soon
In the referenced article below, we informed about the amendment to the ordinance of the WBF on organic farming. The amendment also included an extension of transitional periods. As of 31 December...
Transition period for the labelling of pet food products ending soon
In the referenced article below, we reported on the amendment to Annex 2 of the Feed Materials Regulation (FMBV). Annex 2 lists the approved feed additives. Compound and single feed for pets, labelled...
Transition period for systems filled with refrigerants without leakage detection systems ending soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to Annexes 2.10 and 2.15 of the Ordinance on Risk Reduction related to Chemicals (ChemRRV), which address refrigerants and batteries...
The new requirements for materials, substances and products in contact with drinking water will soon apply
In the referenced article below, we reported on the implementation of a series of implementing acts introducing new regulations for materials, substances and products in contact with water intended...
In the contribution referenced below, we informed about the complete revision of the Swiss fertiliser ordinance. Among other things, the labelling requirements were aligned with the EU fertilising...
Kriterien für das EU-Umweltzeichens für verschiedene Produkte läuft aus
Translation coming soon Wir berichteten im unten referenzierten Beitrag über die Verlängerung der Kriterien für die Vergabe des EU-Umweltzeichens für verschiedene Produktgruppen. Die Kriterien für die...
Corrigendum to the Note for Guidance on the application of the BPA Prohibition Regulation
In the contribution referenced below, we reported on the EU guideline on the application of the BPA prohibition regulation. Through the correction published on 24 September 2026, an error in the...
EUDR: Changes in relevant commodities and products
The present Regulation amends Annex I of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR). Annex I of the EUDR contains the relevant products affected by the Regulation, which...
Opening of a consultation on the partial revision of the Energy Efficiency Ordinance
The Energy Efficiency Ordinance (EnEV) sets requirements for the energy consumption and the labelling with the energy label of serially manufactured installations, vehicles and devices. The...
ALTS resolutions in the field of foods of plant origin
The statements of the working group of experts (ALTS) active in the field of food hygiene and food of animal origin serve as an aid for the interpretation and application of food law. At the 97th...
ALTS decisions in the field of food of animal origin
The statements of the Working Group of Experts Active in the Field of Food Hygiene and Food of Animal Origin (ALTS) serve as an aid in the interpretation and application of food law. At the 97th...
The statements of the working group of experts active in the field of food hygiene and food of animal origin (ALTS) serve as an aid in the interpretation and application of food law. At the 97th...
Übergangsfrist für zwei Stoffe gemäß REACH läuft demnächst aus
Translation coming soon Mit dem unten referenzierten Beitrag berichteten wir über die Aufnahme von N,N-Dimethylacetamid (DMAC) und 1-Ethylpyrrolidin-2-on (NEP) in den Anhang XVII der REACH-Verordnung...
Transition period for goods treated with cypermethrin is expiring
In the article referenced below, we reported on the approval of the authorisation for the biocidal active substance cypermethrin in product-type 8. Treated articles treated with cypermethrin or...
Guidelines on the application of the Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour
With the referenced article, we reported on the regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market. The Regulation also contains the requirement for the Commission to draw...
Update of the Commission FAQ on the Cyber Resilience Act
In the article referenced below, we have already reported on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (Cyber Resilience...
As early as 13 July 2023, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) published an FAQ on bisphenol A (BPA) in everyday products. Due to the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 (BPA...
Transitional periods for various feed additives are coming to an end soon
With the below-referenced article, we provided information about the extension of authorisations for the feed additives "beta-carotene" (for all animal species), "neohesperidin dihydrochalcone" (for...
The pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules on the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and designation of medicinal products and of the substances used in their manufacture...
Update of harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 lays down requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). The harmonised standards that can be applied to PPE are laid down in Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1279. We...
BfR guideline for the risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS)
The guideline of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) describes how non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in food contact materials (FCM) are to be recorded analytically and...
Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) lays down essential requirements for machinery. Harmonised standards that have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union contain product...
Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) lays down requirements for the safety of toys. Harmonised standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union can be used to ensure conformity...
Planned amendment for freezing conditions of meat from domesticated ungulates
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 contains hygiene rules for food of animal origin. Annex III, Section I, lays down specific requirements for meat from domestic ungulates. Chapter VII deals with storage and...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POPs): the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Correction of the Consumer Goods Ordinance concerning 2-propanol
The Ordinance of the FDHA on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (Consumer Goods Ordinance) defines these and lays down the requirements. Annex 10 contains the list of...
Corrigendum of the harmonised standard for gas water heaters
Water heaters and hot water storage tanks are subject to the ecodesign requirements of Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 as well as the requirements for energy efficiency labelling of Delegated Regulation...
Update of harmonised standards for radio equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED Directive) lays down essential requirements for radio equipment. Radio equipment are electrical devices that receive and/or transmit radio waves. First and foremost, they...
Exceptions for the use of lead as an alloying element in steel and aluminium will expire soon
The Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) establishes rules for the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Currently, the use of 10 substances...
Formal correction of the restriction of PFAS in fire-fighting foams
With the contribution referenced below, we reported on the inclusion of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), which were...
