BEITRÄGE | KATEGORIE GESETZE & RICHTLINIEN (NON-FOOD)
The first four modules of EUDAMED must be used on a mandatory basis from May 28, 2026.
EUDAMED (European database for medical devices) is activated. In accordance with the transitional provisions laid down in Regulation (EU) 2024/1860,
Three new substances were added to the “candidate list”.
Three new entries were added to the list of substances of very high concern for authorization (candidate list / SVHC list) on 25.06.2025.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 has created a basis for the gradual introduction of ecodesign requirements for as many products as possible.
Directive (EU) 2024/1799 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on common rules promoting the repair of goods
The directive serves to standardise regulations for goods purchased by consumers and is intended to ensure reparability.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 amending Annex XVII REACH entry 70 (Restriction of Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, D4 for short, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, D5 for short, Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, D6 for short)
Entry 70, which previously only regulated D4 and D5
Notification obligation for business operators who manufacture, handle or place food contact materials and articles on the market
The Twenty-Second Ordinance amending the Commodities Ordinance introduces a reporting obligation for companies that manufacture, handle or place food contact materials and articles on the market.