Canon patent on remanufacturing revoked following opposition by ETIRA
July 30, 2021
A remanufacturing patent, granted to Canon in 2014, has been revoked after a lengthy opposition campaign by the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA).
ETIRA warns members of challenges ahead following introduction of UKCA marking
July 29, 2021
The European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) is warning its members of challenges ahead, following new guidance issued by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
ETIRA welcomes VA’s move under DG Environment
July 20, 2021
Following the news that the EU’s Voluntary Agreement has moved under DG Environment, rather DG Energy, ETIRA president Javier Martinez, said: “This is a very clear support for a sector which, in terms of reducing energy consumption during the product use phase, has reached its limits.
ETIRA supports U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle’s Fair Repair Act
June 24, 2021
Javier Martinez, president of ETIRA, said: “ETIRA is very pleased to see the US Congressman introducing the Fair Repair Act. “We represent inkjet and toner cartridge remanufacturers across the EU and have been lobbying the EU for a right to repair for many years now. The recent EU Green Deal should deliver a compulsory Right […]
ETIRA talks Green Deal with EU Commission
June 16, 2021
In late May, ETIRA President Javier Martinez spoke with representatives of the EU Commissioners about cartridge reuse. The short online meeting came as a reply to our 2020 request for a general discussion with the EU on the Green Deal. During the meeting, President Javier Martinez (pictured left) underscored the need to have cartridge reuse […]
EU Voluntary Agreement: final draft is being evaluated by the EU and stakeholders
June 16, 2021
Early April, printer manufacturers’ group EuroVAprint sent the latest draft text to the EU Commission for evaluation. The text of the VA is not in the public domain yet but based on the penultimate version of the VA, Consultation Forum meetings and Minutes of the Subgroup on Targets published here: https://www.eurovaprint.eu/pages/voluntary-agreement/. It is believed to include […]
Dutch authorities tested compatible toners for bromides: 4 brands exceed legal limits
June 16, 2021
In the last few months, the Dutch health and safety regulator ILT tested 35 private label toner cartridges supplied by seven different companies sold in The Netherlands. Test results showed that four toners had levels of the illegal flame retardant bromide exceeding the legal limit, and one toner even contained lead. These toners have now […]
ETIRA supports ‘right to repair’ protest
May 28, 2021
A protest which took place on the streets of Brussels this week has been praised by ETIRA for raising awareness of the right to repair. The demonstration, organized by the European Right to Repair campaign, saw protesters pile end-of-life printers in front of the European Commission while MEPs and members of the media watched on. […]
ETIRA comment on HP’s Ambitious Climate Action Goals
April 22, 2021
HP outlines broad plans to combat climate change focused on Carbon Emissions, Circularity and Forests Introduces partnerships to extend impact ranging from ocean conservation to forest restoration Goals Achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across HP value chain by 2040, beginning with supplies business achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 Reduce HP value chain […]