The New General Product Safety Regulation

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2023

Speaker

Emma has extensive experience advising on European Union products law and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.

She has a strong grasp of EU regulatory issues and works with the world’s top global companies to help clarify their obligations in the EU. She advises on the full product life cycle, including bringing products to market, labelling, packaging, and repair and recycling obligations, as well as how to engage with regulators and consumers. She also advises on EU ESG requirements, including corporate sustainability reporting, due diligence and sustainable finance disclosures.

Emma has experience in making complaints to the European Commission on behalf of her clients and supporting them in litigation before the EU courts. Emma regularly manages multijurisdictional compliance projects for her clients.

She also advises when things go wrong – such as dealing with regulatory and compliance issues, crisis management, handling and coordinating regulatory crises in the EU, product recalls and product liability Matters.

Topic

In this comprehensive e-presentation, Emma Bichet delves into a thorough analysis of the recently enacted General Product Safety Regulation, offering a comprehensive overview of its key aspects. To set the stage, the presentation begins with a succinct exploration of the regulatory landscape and the factors that necessitated the formulation of this updated framework.

Emma Bichet then skillfully guides the audience through the intricacies of the General Product Safety Regulation, shedding light on the noteworthy updates and novel requirements it brings to the forefront. By dissecting the legislative changes, she provides valuable insights into how these modifications will impact various stakeholders within the product supply chain.

With a keen eye for detail, Bichet elucidates the implications of the Regulation for manufacturers, meticulously outlining the obligations and responsibilities they now face in light of these new regulatory measures. Furthermore, she navigates through the implications for online marketplaces, elucidating the...