EU and UK Regulatory Webinar Series

Our EU and UK product regulation lawyers hosted a series of webinars focused on key EU and UK product regulatory and advertising developments that consumer brands should be aware of.

Webinar 1 | EU/UK Consumer and Advertising Law Update

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Topics: An introduction to the key developments on the horizon and most recent changes to EU and UK consumer and advertising laws relevant to consumer brands. We will cover:  

• The divergence between the EU and UK consumer rules post-Brexit.
• The sweeping new Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Bill in the UK.
• The proposed Green Claims and Greenwashing Directives in the EU.
• Enforcement trends in the UK, France and Germany, covering UK CMA investigations and ASA decisions, recent decisions in France and consumer association litigation in Germany.

Speakers: Georgina Rigg, Thomas Nietsch, Antoine de Rohan Chabot, and Jennifer Marsh.

Webinar 2 | EU/UK Cosmetic Claim Developments for Consumer Beauty Brands

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Topics: An update on the latest consumer beauty claims and how to have a global approach to cosmetic claims covering:  

• The ever-evolving green claims landscape, including:  
  • EU proposals: Green Claims and Greenwashing Directives.
  • The UK approach to green claims.
• The risks with “cosmeceutical” medicinal claims and enforcement examples.
• Recent developments and ingredient claims in France.
• A recent packaging decision in Germany.
• Proposed and recent amendments to the Cosmetic Regulation.

Speakers: Georgina Rigg, Mélanie Bruneau, Olaf Fiss, Julia Goetz, and Katherine Staba

Webinar 3 | EU/UK Regulatory Update for Consumer Electronics Brands

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Topics: A whistle-stop tour of the latest EU and UK developments relevant to consumer electronics brands, covering:  

• Recent EU product regulations and their implications: 
  • The proposed EU Right to Repair Directive.
  • The proposed EU Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation.
  • The New EU General Product Safety Regulation.
  • The New EU Batteries Regulation.
• Overview of what’s happening in the UK:   
  • UK government proposals to increase waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) collection levels.
  • UK Battery Regulation - Next steps after last year’s consultation.
  • UKCA Marking U Turn.
• EU proposals: a short introduction to the Green Claims and Greenwashing Directives.

Speakers: Annette Mutschler-Siebert, Mélanie Bruneau, Gabriela da Costa, Antoine de Rohan Chabot, and Martina Maggioni.