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6. July 2026 Dr. Florian Niermeier

Regulation of Green Claims by the EmpCo-Directive – a breath of relief for retailers?

On 27 September 2026, the new bans on green claims set out in the so-called EmpCo Directive will come into force.

30. June 2026 Paul Jäde, M.Sc.

The Action Programme for the National Circular Economy Strategy – What Product Manufacturers Need to Know Now

On 4 June 2026, the Federal Government presented key points for short-term measures within the framework of the Action Programme for the implementation of the National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS).

24. June 2026 Nicole Rauch

Provisional agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on the Chemicals Omnibus (OMNIBUS VI)

On 17.06.2026, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the remaining part of Omnibus VI (the so-called Chemicals Omnibus). The associated extension of deadlines is of central importance for practical implementation.

17. June 2026 Nicole Rauch

New Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 – Key Developments and Required Action for Economic Actors

The Regulation (EU) 2026/405 of 11.02.2026 on detergents and surfactants (hereinafter: Regulation (EU) 2026/405) fundamentally reforms European detergents law. It replaces, after more than two decades, Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 (hereinafter: Regulation (EC) No 648/2004), which has hitherto constituted the legal framework for the placing on the market of detergents and surfactants.

21. May 2026 Prof. Dr. Boris Handorn & Anna Christ

Digital-Omnibus: Medical Devices to remain under dual AI regulation

On May 7, 2026, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on simpler, more innovation-friendly rules for artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the “Digital Omnibus on AI.”

15. April 2026 Dr. Zeynep Schreitmüller

Potential implications of the Commission’s draft amendment to the MDR/IVDR for AI-based medical devices

The regulatory framework for AI-based medical devices is currently a major focus of legislative discussions.

13. April 2026 Michael Öttinger

Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles – Federal Ministry for the Environment Presents Key Points for German Textile Law

With the policy paper published on March 27, 2026, the Federal Ministry for the Environment has, for the first time, outlined the planned national implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the textile sector.

3. February 2026 Nicole Rauch

Regulation of Green Claims by the EmpCo-Directive – a breath of relief for retailers?

The Action Programme for the National Circular Economy Strategy – What Product Manufacturers Need to Know Now

Provisional agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on the Chemicals Omnibus (OMNIBUS VI)

New Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 – Key Developments and Required Action for Economic Actors

Digital-Omnibus: Medical Devices to remain under dual AI regulation

Potential implications of the Commission’s draft amendment to the MDR/IVDR for AI-based medical devices

Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles – Federal Ministry for the Environment Presents Key Points for German Textile Law

Fifth Act Amending the Chemicals Act: Adaptation to the F-Gas Regulation 2024/573 and the Ozone Regulation 2024/593

What’s changing in 2026: Chemicals legislation

What’s changing in 2026: product-related civil and competition law

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