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Draft Commission Implementing Decision not approving silver zinc zeolite as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council: This draft Commission Implementing Decision does not approve silver zinc zeolite as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 4. Unacceptable risks for infants (6 to 12 months old) have been identified for the use of water filters treated with silver zinc zeolite, and no adequate risk mitigation measure could be identified to mitigate those risks.

Decree concerning the mandatory display for sale of unprocessed fresh fruit and vegetables without packaging made entirely or partly of plastic: The notified Law to combat wastefulness and the circular economy, of 10 February 2020, establishes that retail stores displaying unprocessed fresh fruit and vegetables for sale will be required, as from 1 January 2022, to display such products for sale without plastic packaging (Article 77 of the Law) . The notified Law also specifies that this obligation does not apply to fruit and vegetables packed in batches exceeding 1.5 kg, or fruit and vegetables presenting a risk of deterioration when sold loose, the list of which is established by decree. The draft decree defines the list of fruits and vegetables presenting a risk of deterioration when sold loose that are exempt from this obligation.

Order regarding the display methods, markings and general parameters for calculating the sustainability index of electrical and electronic equipment: The sustainability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the longevity of electrical and electronic products. The purpose of this index is to replace the French repairability index and take into account the criteria of product reliability and scalability. In particular, reliability includes criteria related to the robustness of products and their maintenance and upkeep. This Decree applies to all electrical and electronic equipment subject to calculation and display of the sustainability index. (...) Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste encourages Member States to take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation. In addition, one of the objectives of the European action plan for the circular economy (COM (2020) 98) is to improve the durability and repairability of products. Under Law No. 2020-105 of 10 February 2020 on combating waste and on the circular economy, and following the establishment of a European repairability index for smartphones and tablets, France would like to gradually replace all repairability indices with sustainability indices starting from 1 January 2024. The first product categories affected are smartphones, televisions and household washing machines. (...) From an environmental standpoint, this measure will allow France to pursue its national objective of reducing the resource consumption linked to French consumption: to reduce resource consumption relative to GDP by 30% compared to 2010, by 2030 (Law No. 2015-992) . More durable products will effectively lead to a reduction in resource consumption (reduction in the need for new products), a reduction in the quantity of waste electrical and electronic products and a lower environmental impact (such as greenhouse gas emissions) associated with their manufacture and end of life.

Order regarding the criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the sustainability index of multifunctional mobile phones: (...) The sustainability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the longevity of electrical and electronic products. The purpose of this index is to replace the French repairability index and take into account the criteria of product reliability and scalability. (...) Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste encourages Member States to take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation. In addition, one of the objectives of the European action plan for the circular economy (COM (2020) 98) is to improve the durability and repairability of products. Under Law No. 2020-105 of 10 February 2020 on combating waste and on the circular economy, and following the establishment of a European repairability index for smartphones and tablets, France would like to gradually replace all repairability indices with sustainability indices starting from 1 January 2024. The first product categories affected are smartphones, televisions and household washing machines. /...) From an environmental standpoint, this measure will allow France to pursue its national objective of reducing the resource consumption linked to French consumption: to reduce resource consumption relative to GDP by 30% compared to 2010, by 2030 (Law No 2015-992) . More durable products will effectively lead to a reduction in resource consumption (reduction in the need for new products), a reduction in the quantity of waste electrical and electronic products and a lower environmental impact (such as greenhouse gas emissions) associated with their manufacture and end of life.

Order regarding the criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the sustainability index of household washing machines: The sustainability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the longevity of electrical and electronic products. The purpose of this index is to replace the French repairability index and take into account the criteria of product reliability and scalability. (...) Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste encourages Member States to take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation. In addition, one of the objectives of the European action plan for the circular economy (COM (2020) 98) is to improve the durability and repairability of products. Under Law No. 2020-105 of 10 February 2020 on combating waste and on the circular economy, and following the establishment of a European repairability index for smartphones and tablets, France would like to gradually replace all repairability indices with sustainability indices starting from 1 January 2024. The first product categories affected are smartphones, televisions and household washing machines. (...) From an environmental standpoint, this measure will allow France to pursue its national objective of reducing the resource consumption linked to French consumption: to reduce resource consumption relative to GDP by 30% compared to 2010, by 2030 (Law No 2015-992) . More durable products will effectively lead to a reduction in resource consumption (reduction in the need for new products), a reduction in the quantity of waste electrical and electronic products and a lower environmental impact (such as greenhouse gas emissions) associated with their manufacture and end of life.

Order regarding the criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the sustainability index of televisions: The sustainability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the longevity of electrical and electronic products. The purpose of this index is to replace the French repairability index and take into account the criteria of product reliability and scalability. (...) Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste encourages Member States to take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation. In addition, one of the objectives of the European action plan for the circular economy (COM (2020) 98) is to improve the durability and repairability of products. Under Law No. 2020-105 of 10 February 2020 on combating waste and on the circular economy, and following the establishment of a European repairability index for smartphones and tablets, France would like to gradually replace all repairability indices with sustainability indices starting from 1 January 2024. The first product categories affected are smartphones, televisions and household washing machines. (...) More durable products will effectively lead to a reduction in resource consumption (reduction in the need for new products), a reduction in the quantity of waste electrical and electronic products and a lower environmental impact (such as greenhouse gas emissions) associated with their manufacture and end of life.

Decree of the Council of State on the sustainability index of electrical and electronic equipment: The sustainability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the longevity of electrical and electronic products. The purpose of this index is to replace the French repairability index and take into account the criteria of product reliability and scalability. (...) It establishes the new definitions applicable to the sustainability index (Article R. 541-234 of the Environment Code), the obligation scheme applicable to the manufacturer or marketer in terms of calculating and transmitting the index (Article R. 541-235) (...) Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste encourages Member States to take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation. In addition, one of the objectives of the European action plan for the circular economy (COM (2020) 98) is to improve the durability and repairability of products (...)

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2023: These measures will amend the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 ("the RoHS Regulations") as they apply in England and Wales, and Scotland. Regulation 2 will revoke exemptions in the RoHS Regulations, which relate to mercury in different types of lighting. (...)

The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023: These regulations will apply to all businesses that operate in England. (...) The definition of packaging is that used in regulation 3 of the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015 (b) . For example, a plate, bowl, or tray pre-filled with food or a plate, bowl, or tray filled with food at the point of sale will not be banned.(...) The proposed regulations are designed to prohibit or restrict the supply of certain plastic items on the grounds that they cause harm to the environment. Their durability ensures they can survive for centuries in landfill or as litter in the countryside or ocean. These measures represent a step towards England's domestic target of eliminating avoidable plastic waste by 2042, as set out in our 25 Year Environment Plan and reemphasized in England's Environmental Improvement Plan. (...) They also represent a step towards our international commitments, such as UNEA resolution 5/14, which called on all Member States to continue and step-up activities to combat plastic pollution. (...)

The Great Britain (GB) mandatory classification and labelling list (the GB MCL list): For the purposes of transparency, the United Kingdom is signposting Members to the GB mandatory classification and labelling list, which is a list of all the mandatory classification and labelling requirements of substances and groups of substances made by the Secretary of State in accordance with Article 37 and Article 37A of the retained CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended for Great Britain.