ETIRA joins coalition calling for stronger EU rules on online marketplaces
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...
Read MoreWEEE Directive: Time for Ambitious Reuse Targets and Strong Enforcement
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...
Read MoreLove Me, Tender?
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...
Read MoreEUIPO issues ruling in Ricoh ETRIA trademark case
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...
Read MoreETIRA Members Unite in Tallinn to Shape a Fairer, More Sustainable Market
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...
Read MoreETIRA Calls for Urgent Action on Non-Compliant E-Commerce Imports
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...
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