Consumer Electronics Compliance: 2024 Year in Review
Webinar Overview
Regulatory compliance in 2024 has been a significant year for a number of products – particularly consumer electronics. A variety of topics have been affected by the avalanche of regulations, including product safety, consumer protection, energy efficiency and circular economy.
Our 2024 review of consumer electronics compliance will cover a number of key topics that have dominated the year, including:
- EU: Manufacturers’ have an obligation to repair products beyond the legal guarantee period in accordance with the EU Directive 2024/1799. This change prioritizes repair across the EU and affects all goods covered by Directive (EU) 2019/771 that are sold to consumers.
- US: A proposed House Bill requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available any documentation, parts, and tools needed for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair.
- European Council: As part of the European Green Deal, the European Council published Directive (EU) 2024/825, banning green washing to prevent unfair commercial practices which can mislead consumers regarding the environmental, social and sustainability/circularity aspects of products. We will explore what unfair commercial practices are now banned, the use of a harmonized notice and a harmonized label, as well as the implementation deadlines.
- Saudi Arabia: A comprehensive Product Safety Law was adopted covering all products, both local and imported, that are placed or offered in the market. The webinar will cover manufacturer’s obligations, product information and traceability, technical documentation and conformity, as well as liability for product defects.
- Rest of World: We will also touch upon some key regulatory developments in the rest of the world, so you can manage obligations impacting your business and stay ahead in today’s regulatory landscape.
This webinar will also present how Compliance & Risks’ enterprise software, C2P, helps you stay on the regulatory pulse. Register now to secure your spot!
Webinar Agenda
In this webinar, we will be discussing:
- Overview and timelines of the Right to Repair requirements:
- EU Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on common rules promoting the repair of goods
- Belgian Order establishing displaying methods for the repairability index
- U.S. Digital Electronic Equipment Fair Repair Act (the Proposed Fair Repair Act)
- Directive (EU) 2024/825 against greenwashing and unfair commercial practices
- Energy Efficiency Labeling requirements:
- Republic of Georgia: Technical Regulation on the Rules for Energy Labeling of Electronic Screens
- Ukraine: Technical Requirements for the Ecodesign of Electronic Displays
- Saudi Decree approving the Product Safety Law
Date
This webinar took place on Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 at 08:00 PDT, 11:00 EDT, 17:00 CET.
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Presenters
Juliana Kecerová, Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Risks
Juliana Kecerová is a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist with a focus on consumer electronics and water efficiency. She specializes in researching and monitoring legislative activity in Ukraine, Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary and Croatia.
Juliana graduated with a Master’s Degree in British and American Studies at Pavol Jozef Safarik University of Kosice, Slovakia. She is a native Slovak speaker and is fluent in English and Czech, with good competencies in Polish and Hungarian.
Therese Hogan, Product Manager, Compliance & Risks
Therese is a Product Manager with Compliance and Risks. She has been with the company since 2018 and is based in Ireland.
She has over 14 years of experience in product management and market research consulting, spanning industries including IT, Automotive, Appliances, and Healthcare.
She is passionate about developing innovative solutions that address customer needs.
Orlaith Morris, Content Marketing Manager, Compliance & Risks
Orlaith is Content Marketing Manager at Compliance & Risks, working with the company since 2022 and based in Dublin. In her role, Orlaith leverages her expertise to elevate the company’s brand presence and thought leadership, delivering impactful content that resonates with the industry. With a keen focus on the ever-evolving product compliance & ESG landscapes, her work supports Compliance & Risks’ mission to help organizations stay compliant and achieve their business goals.
Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Orlaith has years of content marketing experience working in various global industries and organizations.
