Preparing for sustainability
Essential insights for the toy industry
The toy industry is on the edge of transformative change. With the imminent implementation of new mandatory sustainability measures in the European Union (EU), businesses in this sector face heightened risks, including substantial fines and disciplinary action for non-compliance. Whilst other consumer product industries are already adapting to upcoming regulations, sustainability in the toy industry remains in its infancy.
The vast majority of businesses in toy supply chains are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, preparing for a plethora of new sustainability regulations poses a challenge for them in allocating sufficient resources for preparedness. These impending regulations are not mere compliance challenges; they represent a fundamental redefinition of how the toy industry will have to operate in the coming years. From sourcing raw materials to the marketing of green claims, the industry must align with brand new sustainability requirements. This transition will require adaptions at every level of supply chain and business operations.
This white paper covers
- Priorities for the safety and sustainability of toys
- The rise of sustainability as a legal obligation
- Microplastics Regulation
- EU’s Deforestation Regulation
- Toy Safety Regulation
- Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
- Digital Product Passport
- Developing a strategy to meet evolving regulatory requirements
- Adapting to a new business landscape
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Rhian Owen
About the author
Rhian Owen is a Project Coordinator at Eurofins Sustainability Services. Rhian brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise to Eurofins Sustainability Services, holding a degree in Fashion and Textile Design complemented by a commercial background in textile supply chains. As a Project Coordinator, her role involves in-depth research into emerging sustainable product regulations and supply chain legislation. She particularly focuses on the intricacies of the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) and the AGEC Law.
About Eurofins Sustainability Services
At Eurofins, we understand creating a sustainable business model is critical to the future success of businesses and the long-term development of our planet. For this reason, Eurofins Sustainability Services provides help and support to our customers along the value chain. The goal is to ensure our customers fully understand their supply chain and where the most significant impacts occur. We believe businesses can operate in sustainable ways that enhance their economic output.
By focusing on products and materials manufactured in a way that does not deplete natural resources, create a negative impact on the environment, or harm people directly or indirectly involved, businesses embrace sustainability in a meaningful way.
Learn more by visiting sustainabilityservices.eurofins.com
