Posts Tagged ‘Sustainability’
TIE joins NGOs and European industries in calling for strong enforcement of EU green rules
TIE joined forces with 21 organisations representing NGOs and European industries to ask Member States and the European Parliament to keep the ambition for strong enforcement in the new Ecodesign Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Good enforcement is key for a competitive internal market and for reaching EU’s sustainability goals. As the European Institutions move forward…
Read MoreJoint industry recommendations on improving the responsible management of unsold goods
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposal: further improving the responsible management of unsold goods TIE together with nine other industry associations ask the European institutions to consider the following requests for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) proposal: clarify the definition of unsold products allow flexibility in the type of treatments permitted disclose the…
Read MoreJoint industry statement on internal market and EU Packaging rules
TIE joined 120 industry associations to call the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament to preserve the general principles of the internal market in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The internal market framework will best serve the environmental and economic objectives of this regulation. Toy companies now must…
Read MoreIndustry alliance calls for digital solutions for product information that work for all
Digital labelling and product information can be a good solution for businesses & consumers alike. It can respond to the call for more transparent information, reduce packaging waste, and reduce costs, We joined an industry alliance to call for a coordinated EU approach. You can read the joint letter here.
Read MoreJoint Paper: Green Deal ambition for sustainable products threatened by gaping online sales loophole
United NGOs and European industry warn that millions of products sold online including toys, electronics, furniture, and cosmetics will be able to escape the EU framework on product sustainability currently being negotiated. Some online sellers will undermine the Green Deal by dodging current and future EU legislation without having to face any consequences. The online…
Read MoreIndustry Joint Statement on the proposal on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition
We have joined nine industry associations in publishing a joint statement on the proposal on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition. We ask the European Parliament and Council to preserve the internal market and take into account the following core messages: We are in favour of consistency with the ESPR and Substantiating Green claims Amendments…
Read MoreTIE Position on revision of EU packaging rules
Brussels, March 2023 When done right, the revision of the EU’s packaging rules can lead to less waste, boost the use of more sustainable materials in packaging and help companies to benefit from the Single Market. To ensure that the revision achieves this, we recommend that the new rules: 1. Restore the Single Market and…
Read MoreTelling our story in 2023 – a word from TIE’s chairman
Toymakers recently came together at one of the great gatherings of our industry: Spielwarenmesse in Germany. We saw innovation from well-known brands and from startups. We did business. We played. And we explored the future of our sector. Numerous conversations about the future involved government regulation that impacts our industry. At TIE we know that…
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