ECOS
@ecos.ngo
ECOS - Environmental Coalition on Standards - is an international NGO advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies, and laws.
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Standards need to work for everyone – here’s how we do it
Bringing the environmental perspective into standards can make production more sustainable and responsive to societal needs.
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💡 Environmental stakeholders must be included for #standardisation to be effective.
🤝 Smooth collaboration between industry and civil society is the key to delivering #standards and EU policies that work for everyone and strengthen the #SingleMarket. Here’s how.
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🤝 Smooth collaboration between industry and civil society is the key to delivering #standards and EU policies that work for everyone and strengthen the #SingleMarket. Here’s how.
📖 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
We are seeking experts to support our work in #bioeconomy and #nature.
💡 If you are an expert in related fields, such as #forestry or #agriculture - including food/feed, #bioenergy, or biomaterials – we want to hear from you!
#CallForExperts #Hiring #Vacancies
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💡 If you are an expert in related fields, such as #forestry or #agriculture - including food/feed, #bioenergy, or biomaterials – we want to hear from you!
#CallForExperts #Hiring #Vacancies
🔗 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We are seeking experts to support our work in #bioeconomy and #nature.
💡 If you are an expert in related fields, such as #forestry or #agriculture - including food/feed, #bioenergy, or biomaterials – we want to hear from you!
#CallForExperts #Hiring #Vacancies
🔗 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
💡 If you are an expert in related fields, such as #forestry or #agriculture - including food/feed, #bioenergy, or biomaterials – we want to hear from you!
#CallForExperts #Hiring #Vacancies
🔗 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
Standardised testing methods are essential for enforcing bans or restrictions on harmful #chemicals.
Some #EDCs are already restricted and more will likely be regulated in the future – meaning that timely and up-to-date testing #standards are needed to avoid delays.
ecostandard.org/publications...
Some #EDCs are already restricted and more will likely be regulated in the future – meaning that timely and up-to-date testing #standards are needed to avoid delays.
ecostandard.org/publications...
How can standards help protect us from harmful chemicals? - ECOS
Standardised testing methods detect banned substances. To avoid delays for future chemical restrictions, we need timely and up-to-date testing standards.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Standardised testing methods are essential for enforcing bans or restrictions on harmful #chemicals.
Some #EDCs are already restricted and more will likely be regulated in the future – meaning that timely and up-to-date testing #standards are needed to avoid delays.
ecostandard.org/publications...
Some #EDCs are already restricted and more will likely be regulated in the future – meaning that timely and up-to-date testing #standards are needed to avoid delays.
ecostandard.org/publications...
The EU Circular Economy Act is a unique opportunity to move from managing #waste to managing resources.
With clear targets, definitions, and #prevention and #reuse priorities - the #CircularEconomy Act can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
ecostandard.org/publications...
With clear targets, definitions, and #prevention and #reuse priorities - the #CircularEconomy Act can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
ecostandard.org/publications...
Delivering an EU Circular Economy Act that works - ECOS
By adopting clear targets, definitions, and prevention and reuse priorities, the Circular Economy Act can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The EU Circular Economy Act is a unique opportunity to move from managing #waste to managing resources.
With clear targets, definitions, and #prevention and #reuse priorities - the #CircularEconomy Act can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
ecostandard.org/publications...
With clear targets, definitions, and #prevention and #reuse priorities - the #CircularEconomy Act can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
ecostandard.org/publications...
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💼 We're looking for a Membership & Events Officer to join our team and help build a healthy and clean environment.
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
October 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
💼 We're looking for a Membership & Events Officer to join our team and help build a healthy and clean environment.
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
New Eurostat data exposes the scale of Europe's #ewaste crisis.
Environmental NGOs urge the European Commission to take decisive action in revising e-waste legislation to prevent waste and promote repair, reuse and proper collection, as well as robust #EPR schemes.
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Environmental NGOs urge the European Commission to take decisive action in revising e-waste legislation to prevent waste and promote repair, reuse and proper collection, as well as robust #EPR schemes.
ecostandard.org/news_events/...
New data reveals the extent of Europe’s e-waste crisis
New Eurostat data released today exposes the scale of Europe's overconsumption of electronics and the continued failure to properly collect and recycle e-waste.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
New Eurostat data exposes the scale of Europe's #ewaste crisis.
Environmental NGOs urge the European Commission to take decisive action in revising e-waste legislation to prevent waste and promote repair, reuse and proper collection, as well as robust #EPR schemes.
ecostandard.org/news_events/...
Environmental NGOs urge the European Commission to take decisive action in revising e-waste legislation to prevent waste and promote repair, reuse and proper collection, as well as robust #EPR schemes.
ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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🏢 Europe’s housing crisis is a real social and environmental injustice. The new European Affordable Housing Plan must do more than the usual bandages of “build, build, build.”
Read our joint statement on how to make housing fair and sustainable for all👇
eeb.org/library/join...
Read our joint statement on how to make housing fair and sustainable for all👇
eeb.org/library/join...
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🏢 Europe’s housing crisis is a real social and environmental injustice. The new European Affordable Housing Plan must do more than the usual bandages of “build, build, build.”
Read our joint statement on how to make housing fair and sustainable for all👇
eeb.org/library/join...
Read our joint statement on how to make housing fair and sustainable for all👇
eeb.org/library/join...
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There is a lot of focus on the use of commodity Environmental Attribute Certificates to show companies are playing their part - but not all EACs are made equal.
Learn more in our new factsheet: ecostandard.org/publications...
Learn more in our new factsheet: ecostandard.org/publications...
July 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
There is a lot of focus on the use of commodity Environmental Attribute Certificates to show companies are playing their part - but not all EACs are made equal.
Learn more in our new factsheet: ecostandard.org/publications...
Learn more in our new factsheet: ecostandard.org/publications...
💼 We're looking for a Membership & Events Officer to join our team and help build a healthy and clean environment.
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
October 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
💼 We're looking for a Membership & Events Officer to join our team and help build a healthy and clean environment.
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
If you're a skilled event manager and ready to contribute to strengthening our network of members and experts, you could be the one!
👀 Full details: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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After more than a decade of advocacy, today marks a major milestone in the fight against plastic pellet pollution! 🌊 The European Parliament has officially approved the Regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. A long-awaited step towards a zero pellet loss in Europe.
October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
After more than a decade of advocacy, today marks a major milestone in the fight against plastic pellet pollution! 🌊 The European Parliament has officially approved the Regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. A long-awaited step towards a zero pellet loss in Europe.
The European Commission released its evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives.
The report sounds the alarm that it’s time to move on from making public purchases based on price alone.
Here’s what Tudor Cherhat, Programme Manager at ECOS and co-convenor Buy Better to Build Better said ⬇️
The report sounds the alarm that it’s time to move on from making public purchases based on price alone.
Here’s what Tudor Cherhat, Programme Manager at ECOS and co-convenor Buy Better to Build Better said ⬇️
October 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The European Commission released its evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives.
The report sounds the alarm that it’s time to move on from making public purchases based on price alone.
Here’s what Tudor Cherhat, Programme Manager at ECOS and co-convenor Buy Better to Build Better said ⬇️
The report sounds the alarm that it’s time to move on from making public purchases based on price alone.
Here’s what Tudor Cherhat, Programme Manager at ECOS and co-convenor Buy Better to Build Better said ⬇️
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Campaigners gathered at @microsoft.com's Brussels offices to protest the end of #Windows10, urging them to reconsider and the @ec.europa.eu to introduce Ecodesign requirements for laptops and other energy-related products, so that this cannot happen again 💻🗑
youtu.be/S0D2fo8rTlQ?...
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Can we stop Microsoft's e-waste mountain?
YouTube video by Right to Repair Europe
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October 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Campaigners gathered at @microsoft.com's Brussels offices to protest the end of #Windows10, urging them to reconsider and the @ec.europa.eu to introduce Ecodesign requirements for laptops and other energy-related products, so that this cannot happen again 💻🗑
youtu.be/S0D2fo8rTlQ?...
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It's #WorldStandardsDay! Today we celebrate the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop #standards.
A lack of #representation of diverse and relevant expertise from civil society organisations risks the adoption of #standards which may not be fit for purpose.
A lack of #representation of diverse and relevant expertise from civil society organisations risks the adoption of #standards which may not be fit for purpose.
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
It's #WorldStandardsDay! Today we celebrate the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop #standards.
A lack of #representation of diverse and relevant expertise from civil society organisations risks the adoption of #standards which may not be fit for purpose.
A lack of #representation of diverse and relevant expertise from civil society organisations risks the adoption of #standards which may not be fit for purpose.
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🌐 Happy #WorldStandardsDay! Today we celebrate how European standards build trust, drive innovation and support a sustainable future. #Standards4SDGs #StandardsBuildTrust #TrustStandards
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🌐 Happy #WorldStandardsDay! Today we celebrate how European standards build trust, drive innovation and support a sustainable future. #Standards4SDGs #StandardsBuildTrust #TrustStandards
It's #InternationalEwasteDay & @microsoft.com is making up to 400 million computers obsolete.
From today👇
💻 No more #Windows10 automatic support for all PCs
🗑️ #ewaste could jump by 700 million kg
We need laws that make companies provide software & support for the full lifetime of their products.
From today👇
💻 No more #Windows10 automatic support for all PCs
🗑️ #ewaste could jump by 700 million kg
We need laws that make companies provide software & support for the full lifetime of their products.
October 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It's #InternationalEwasteDay & @microsoft.com is making up to 400 million computers obsolete.
From today👇
💻 No more #Windows10 automatic support for all PCs
🗑️ #ewaste could jump by 700 million kg
We need laws that make companies provide software & support for the full lifetime of their products.
From today👇
💻 No more #Windows10 automatic support for all PCs
🗑️ #ewaste could jump by 700 million kg
We need laws that make companies provide software & support for the full lifetime of their products.
At the pre #COP30 in Brasília, civil society calls for global action on transition minerals.
ECOS joins 200 CSOs urging leaders to strengthen minerals governance for a #JustTransition
Read & share the joint letter👉 ecostandard.org/publications...
ECOS joins 200 CSOs urging leaders to strengthen minerals governance for a #JustTransition
Read & share the joint letter👉 ecostandard.org/publications...
A global call for equity in mineral value chains at COP30 - ECOS
ECOS joins 200 other organisations in calling on COP leaders to make transition minerals part of climate negotiations.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
At the pre #COP30 in Brasília, civil society calls for global action on transition minerals.
ECOS joins 200 CSOs urging leaders to strengthen minerals governance for a #JustTransition
Read & share the joint letter👉 ecostandard.org/publications...
ECOS joins 200 CSOs urging leaders to strengthen minerals governance for a #JustTransition
Read & share the joint letter👉 ecostandard.org/publications...
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🌍 CEN and CENELEC aim for an inclusive, open and transparent standardization system where everyone can take part. On 9 October, together with @aminaaissani.bsky.social from @ecos.ngo, we hosted a webinar on Inclusive Standardization 👉 lnkd.in/ej7as8KC
#WSD2025 #WorldStandardsDay2025 #SDG17
#WSD2025 #WorldStandardsDay2025 #SDG17
October 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🌍 CEN and CENELEC aim for an inclusive, open and transparent standardization system where everyone can take part. On 9 October, together with @aminaaissani.bsky.social from @ecos.ngo, we hosted a webinar on Inclusive Standardization 👉 lnkd.in/ej7as8KC
#WSD2025 #WorldStandardsDay2025 #SDG17
#WSD2025 #WorldStandardsDay2025 #SDG17
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𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?🤔🛒
With @beuc.eu , we checked supermarkets in 13 countries:
ecolabelled products are mostly 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 than conventional ones, but availability varies massively – from 80% of products in Denmark to just 2% in Cyprus and Greece 🧵👇
With @beuc.eu , we checked supermarkets in 13 countries:
ecolabelled products are mostly 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 than conventional ones, but availability varies massively – from 80% of products in Denmark to just 2% in Cyprus and Greece 🧵👇
October 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?🤔🛒
With @beuc.eu , we checked supermarkets in 13 countries:
ecolabelled products are mostly 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 than conventional ones, but availability varies massively – from 80% of products in Denmark to just 2% in Cyprus and Greece 🧵👇
With @beuc.eu , we checked supermarkets in 13 countries:
ecolabelled products are mostly 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 than conventional ones, but availability varies massively – from 80% of products in Denmark to just 2% in Cyprus and Greece 🧵👇
Today at the #ISOannualmeeting, ISO will launch ISO 17298: Biodiversity for organisations.
📺 You can watch live here at 11:00 CEST www.linkedin.com/events/73686...
ECOS was part of the ISO technical committee developing this milestone.
#Biodiversity #Sustainability #Standards
📺 You can watch live here at 11:00 CEST www.linkedin.com/events/73686...
ECOS was part of the ISO technical committee developing this milestone.
#Biodiversity #Sustainability #Standards
October 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Today at the #ISOannualmeeting, ISO will launch ISO 17298: Biodiversity for organisations.
📺 You can watch live here at 11:00 CEST www.linkedin.com/events/73686...
ECOS was part of the ISO technical committee developing this milestone.
#Biodiversity #Sustainability #Standards
📺 You can watch live here at 11:00 CEST www.linkedin.com/events/73686...
ECOS was part of the ISO technical committee developing this milestone.
#Biodiversity #Sustainability #Standards
How can the EU reach its energy, climate, and circularity goals while also ensuring affordable, accessible, and healthy housing?
Our latest blog looks at how the EU can make use of empty and underused buildings in the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan.
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Our latest blog looks at how the EU can make use of empty and underused buildings in the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan.
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Building a European Affordable Housing Plan with what we have
For a built environment that works for people and nature, the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan (EAHP) should take advantage of how environmental and social aspects can work together.
ecostandard.org
September 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
How can the EU reach its energy, climate, and circularity goals while also ensuring affordable, accessible, and healthy housing?
Our latest blog looks at how the EU can make use of empty and underused buildings in the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan.
👀 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
Our latest blog looks at how the EU can make use of empty and underused buildings in the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan.
👀 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
Over 40 concerned industry and civil society organisations have sent a letter to EU leaders, urging them to commit to chemical transparency and traceability.
Responsible companies need this commitment to continue operating competitively and sustainably in the EU.
ecostandard.org/publications...
Responsible companies need this commitment to continue operating competitively and sustainably in the EU.
ecostandard.org/publications...
Tracking harmful substances is vital for a competitive and sustainable economy
A stable policy commitment to chemical transparency and traceability will help to ensure a transparent, competitive, and sustainable economy.
ecostandard.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Over 40 concerned industry and civil society organisations have sent a letter to EU leaders, urging them to commit to chemical transparency and traceability.
Responsible companies need this commitment to continue operating competitively and sustainably in the EU.
ecostandard.org/publications...
Responsible companies need this commitment to continue operating competitively and sustainably in the EU.
ecostandard.org/publications...
🗳️ Tomorrow MEPs vote on the EU Forest Monitoring Law.
🌲Healthy forests mean healthier people, economies & ecosystems – but they’re under threat.
We need EU-wide cooperation & strong monitoring to protect them #Together4Forests
ecostandard.org/publications...
🌲Healthy forests mean healthier people, economies & ecosystems – but they’re under threat.
We need EU-wide cooperation & strong monitoring to protect them #Together4Forests
ecostandard.org/publications...
Hatchet Job on the Forest Monitoring Law – What Next?
MEPs need to show that they understand the centrality of accurate scientific information to the sustainable management of forests.
ecostandard.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🗳️ Tomorrow MEPs vote on the EU Forest Monitoring Law.
🌲Healthy forests mean healthier people, economies & ecosystems – but they’re under threat.
We need EU-wide cooperation & strong monitoring to protect them #Together4Forests
ecostandard.org/publications...
🌲Healthy forests mean healthier people, economies & ecosystems – but they’re under threat.
We need EU-wide cooperation & strong monitoring to protect them #Together4Forests
ecostandard.org/publications...
#Recycling claims can make plastic bottles seem harmless to the #environment but only 9% of ALL #plastic ever made globally has been recycled.
♻️ Green claims such as ‘100% recyclable’ are:
✖️ Misleading consumers
✖️ Delaying us from making true progress against plastic #pollution
♻️ Green claims such as ‘100% recyclable’ are:
✖️ Misleading consumers
✖️ Delaying us from making true progress against plastic #pollution
🚨 Court action🚨
We’ve filed a case against Nestlé Poland for misleading recycling claims on plastic water bottles.
Claims on bottles from one of its water brands including ‘I am recyclable’ and 'I am made from another bottle’ falsely portray plastic as circular & fully recyclable ⬇️
We’ve filed a case against Nestlé Poland for misleading recycling claims on plastic water bottles.
Claims on bottles from one of its water brands including ‘I am recyclable’ and 'I am made from another bottle’ falsely portray plastic as circular & fully recyclable ⬇️
September 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#Recycling claims can make plastic bottles seem harmless to the #environment but only 9% of ALL #plastic ever made globally has been recycled.
♻️ Green claims such as ‘100% recyclable’ are:
✖️ Misleading consumers
✖️ Delaying us from making true progress against plastic #pollution
♻️ Green claims such as ‘100% recyclable’ are:
✖️ Misleading consumers
✖️ Delaying us from making true progress against plastic #pollution
We've received overwhelming demand for our webinar on #packaging #standards
We've now made more spaces available - register today!
Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance
ecostandard.org/news_events/... #PPWR #reuse
We've now made more spaces available - register today!
Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance
ecostandard.org/news_events/... #PPWR #reuse
💻 Join us on 2 October to learn more about the standardisation process and hear from #experts about best practices and recent developments as we discuss solutions for #packaging minimisation, #refill, and #reuse. #PPWR
ecostandard.org/news_events/...
ecostandard.org/news_events/...
Workshop | Packaging minimisation, refill, and reuse standards - ECOS
Join us online to discuss solutions for packaging minimisation, refill, and reuse - including standards.
ecostandard.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We've received overwhelming demand for our webinar on #packaging #standards
We've now made more spaces available - register today!
Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance
ecostandard.org/news_events/... #PPWR #reuse
We've now made more spaces available - register today!
Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance
ecostandard.org/news_events/... #PPWR #reuse
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E-commerce must be safe!
Together with 60+ NGOs, industry, and retail associations, we demand stronger EU rules to:
✅close dangerous loopholes in online trade
✅guarantee #ProductSafety
✅protect the environment
✅ensure fair competition
Read our full statement👉 eeb.org/library/clos... #ecommerce
Together with 60+ NGOs, industry, and retail associations, we demand stronger EU rules to:
✅close dangerous loopholes in online trade
✅guarantee #ProductSafety
✅protect the environment
✅ensure fair competition
Read our full statement👉 eeb.org/library/clos... #ecommerce
September 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
E-commerce must be safe!
Together with 60+ NGOs, industry, and retail associations, we demand stronger EU rules to:
✅close dangerous loopholes in online trade
✅guarantee #ProductSafety
✅protect the environment
✅ensure fair competition
Read our full statement👉 eeb.org/library/clos... #ecommerce
Together with 60+ NGOs, industry, and retail associations, we demand stronger EU rules to:
✅close dangerous loopholes in online trade
✅guarantee #ProductSafety
✅protect the environment
✅ensure fair competition
Read our full statement👉 eeb.org/library/clos... #ecommerce
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And online shopping is often where EU shoppers inadvertently receive noncompliant products because of legal loopholes that will hopefully soon be closed - but keep in mind when buying online that the products may not be following EU rules on safety and health 🙃
Online shopping is booming. In 2024 alone, three out of four (75%) European internet users bought or ordered goods and services online – up from 59% a decade ago. The digital marketplace isn't just growing; it's reshaping how Europeans live and shop.
September 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
And online shopping is often where EU shoppers inadvertently receive noncompliant products because of legal loopholes that will hopefully soon be closed - but keep in mind when buying online that the products may not be following EU rules on safety and health 🙃