ETIRA welcomes EU and national parcel levies, calls for stronger compliance to protect Europe’s reuse industry
October 21, 2025
ETIRA supports EU levies as a first step towards fair competition, but the environmental costs of imported cartridges are far higher than €2 per parcel. The real cost of collecting and recycling these products within Europe is closer to €8 per unit.
New EU Ecodesign Rules for Smartphones – A Glimpse into the Future for Printing Equipment
October 2, 2025
The EU’s new Ecodesign rules for smartphones and tablets give a glimpse of what may come for printers and imaging equipment. From June 2025, devices will have to meet strict requirements on durability, repair, reuse and recyclability. For ETIRA, this is a clear signal: similar rules for imaging products could level the playing field, boost reuse, and strengthen Europe’s circular economy.
ETIRA joins coalition calling for stronger EU rules on online marketplaces
September 18, 2025
E-commerce has transformed the way Europeans buy everything from toys to tech to printer cartridges. Yet behind the convenience of a click lies a growing risk: unsafe and non-compliant products entering the EU market without proper oversight. Every year, billions of small parcels arrive in the EU from third countries. According to the European Commission, […]
WEEE Directive: Time for Ambitious Reuse Targets and Strong Enforcement
July 4, 2025
The European Commission’s newly published evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive confirms what ETIRA has long stated: the legislation is no longer fit for purpose. With collection targets widely missed, critical raw materials lost, and unfair competition distorting the market, the EU must act decisively to bring reuse and remanufacturing to […]
Love Me, Tender?
July 2, 2025
Many EU tenders still exclude remanufactured OEM cartridges — despite the law. ETIRA is pushing back, challenging unfair exclusions and exposing greenwashing and fraud. Seen a dodgy tender? Let us know.
EUIPO issues ruling in Ricoh ETRIA trademark case
June 30, 2025
ETIRA has welcomed an EUIPO decision rejecting Ricoh’s proposed “ETRIA” brand after a successful challenge by Germany’s EDRIA GmbH. Although ETIRA paused its own opposition, the ruling strengthens its position and raises questions about Ricoh’s trademark strategy.
ETIRA Members Unite in Tallinn to Shape a Fairer, More Sustainable Market
May 21, 2025
ETIRA members and industry leaders gathered in Tallinn, Estonia, on 14–15 May for The Recycler Live conference and the association’s Annual General Meeting. Held at the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel, the two-day event provided an important platform for members to engage with the policy, compliance and market developments shaping the future of the European remanufacturing […]
ETIRA Calls for Urgent Action on Non-Compliant E-Commerce Imports
March 19, 2025
ETIRA welcomes the European Parliament’s strong stance against non-compliant e-commerce imports, which continue to undermine fair competition and endanger consumer safety. The Own Initiative Report on Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance in E-Commerce and Non-EU Imports highlights the urgent need to close loopholes that allow online marketplaces to sell low-cost office imaging consumables while avoiding EU duties, WEEE take-back obligations, and other compliance requirements.
ETIRA Calls for Industry-Wide Action to Tackle Non-Compliant Printer Cartridges
February 26, 2025
The European Toner & Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) is calling on all responsible stakeholders across the European market—remanufacturers, OEMs, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, repair and recycling businesses, public sector buyers, and environmental organisations—to join us in demanding urgent action from the European Commission. Every year, millions of non-compliant and illegal printer cartridges flood into the EU, […]