Packaging Recycling and Sustainability Symbols in the US: An Overview

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This guide explains what businesses must know about packaging symbols related to recycling and sustainability in the United States. Some markings and symbols are mandated by law, while others are voluntary.

It is also important to avoid making claims about packaging recyclability and sustainability that cannot be proven.

Keep reading to learn more about Resin Identification Codes, 16 CFR Part 260, BPI Certification Mark, and other US packaging recycling and sustainability markings and symbols.
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Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the European Union

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Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the European Union

Amazon sellers shipping within or to the European Union must generally comply with EU product regulations, directives, and standards. This guide explains what Amazon sellers can do to comply, and which requirements are of particular importance when selling in the EU.

It is also noteworthy that recent EU legislation mandates that Amazon and other marketplaces actively monitor the compliance status of products sold by third-party sellers. Some would even argue that Amazon is more effective at enforcing EU product compliance requirements than the national authorities themselves.

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EUDR Operators and Traders: An Essential Guide

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EUDR Operators and Traders

The EU Deforestation Regulation sets requirements for companies manufacturing, importing, trading, or distributing certain commodities. However, the specific documentation and due diligence procedures to demonstrate that products are deforestation-free depend on whether an entity is defined as an operator or trader.

To make matters even more complicated, both operators and traders defined as SMEs are treated differently.

In this guide, we explain how operators, traders, and SMEs are defined and how you can better understand what is required of each.
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Packaging Recycling and Sustainability Symbols in the EU: An Overview

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Several EU regulations and directives set requirements concerning packaging sustainability and recycling symbols. While some symbols are voluntary, others are mandatory.

In this guide, we explain what EU companies must know about Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation symbols, Green Dot, FSC, and other symbols and markings indicating packaging sustainability and recycling.

Note: This article has been updated since the video was recorded. The video may contain some errors.

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EU Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Requirements

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EU textiles EPR requrements

Companies selling certain textile products in the European Union will be required to register with EPR schemes and contribute to the costs of collecting and recycling textile waste. In this guide, we piece together information from the amendment text and statements from the European Union.

Note that this guide will be continuously updated.

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How to Avoid Amazon Product Safety Recalls

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How to Avoid Amazon Product Safety Recalls

Amazon acts on recall orders from the authorities in the countries and markets where it operates. Further, Amazon can also take action when it identifies unsafe products, sometimes resulting in recall orders.

This guide explains how Amazon manages product safety recalls and what you can do to both comply with these and reduce the risk of product recalls on Amazon in the first place.
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EU Implementing and Delegated Acts: An Essential Guide

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EU Implementing and Delegated Acts

In the context of product compliance, implementing and delegated acts provide product-specific requirements within the context of product regulations and directives.

For example, the Ecodesign Directive sets general energy efficiency requirements for certain electronic products. However, implementing and delegated acts set applicable to specific products set the technical requirements that must be met. Continue reading EU Implementing and Delegated Acts: An Essential Guide

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Requirements for Wood

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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Requirements for Wood

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets due diligence requirements for products and materials that can contribute to deforestation. In this guide, we take a closer look at the finished wooden products and materials (raw and semi-processed) covered by the EUDR.
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