Posts Tagged ‘Trade’
TIE and 18 industry organisations call for a swift ratification of the Mercosur agreement
The joint letter urges the European Union to speed up the ratification process of the EU-Mercosur agreement. European toy manufacturers export over €20 million worth of toys annually to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The agreement would eliminate most import tariffs of Mercosur countries which for toys are among the highest in the world. The agreement also includes concrete…
Read MoreStrong enforcement protects children against unsafe toys
International authorities seized more than 19 million counterfeit toys worth about €79 million during law enforcement operation LUDUS III. The operation was coordinated by Europol and ran between October 2022 and the end of February 2023 when the demand for toys was at its peak. Catherine Van Reeth, TIE’s Director General, said, “We can only…
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 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…
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