Ecodesign Regulation Remains on Track
September 9, 2026
Agreement to extend the ESPR transitional period should allow work on new Ecodesign rules for imaging equipment and consumables to continue under the existing framework.
New EU Packaging Rules Take Effect
September 9, 2026
While many European businesses were taking their summer break, new EU packaging rules became applicable. ETIRA looks at what they could mean for the imaging supplies industry and businesses selling across Europe. While many businesses were enjoying their summer holidays, another significant piece of European environmental legislation became applicable. On 12 August 2026, the EU’s […]
EU Parcel Levy Marks First Step Towards Fairer Competition
July 22, 2026
The EU’s new €3 parcel levy on low-value imports marks the first stage of wider customs reform. ETIRA explains why stronger enforcement, supply chain accountability and a level playing field matter for the European imaging supplies industry.
ETIRA joins 88 organisations calling for stronger accountability in EU e-commerce
July 16, 2026
ETIRA has joined 87 European organisations calling for stronger online platform accountability. The coalition urges the European Commission to close the legal gap that allows many non-compliant products to enter the EU market without an identifiable responsible economic operator.
Kyoto Club Withdraws Cartridge Ecolabel
July 8, 2026
Kyoto Club has ended its certification of remanufactured toner and inkjet cartridges under the Multietichetta Elabel! programme and withdrawn the licence granted to SEA. ETIRA welcomes the decision, saying credible Type I ecolabels depend on independent auditing, ongoing verification, and rigorous enforcement.
CLP Changes Ahead
June 24, 2026
New supplier identification requirements coming into force on 1 July 2026 could have significant implications for cartridge importers, distributors, remanufacturers, private-label brands, and online sellers. ETIRA examines what the revised CLP Regulation may mean for the imaging supplies industry and the steps businesses should be taking now.
German Court Rules Against Ninestar in HP Patent Case
May 29, 2026
A Munich Regional Court has ruled in favour of HP in a patent infringement case involving Ninestar Corporation, recently renamed Pantum Technology, and related European entities including Seine Holland, G&G, Zhuhai Ninestar Information Technology, and Ninestar Image Tech. According to industry reporting, the court found an infringement of European Patent EP 3 530 470. Importantly, […]
2026 AGM Dortmund
May 27, 2026
ETIRA and The Recycler Live Bring the Industry Together in Dortmund On 21 May 2026, ETIRA held its Annual Meeting during The Recycler Live & Trade Days in Dortmund, Germany, bringing together members and industry representatives from across Europe for discussions on the future of remanufacturing, compliance, sustainability, and circular economy policy. With strong participation from across […]
EU Customs Update
May 8, 2026
EU Customs Reform Targets Non-Compliant Imports and E-Commerce Loopholes