December 16th, 2025
EU PFHxA Restrictions and PFAS-Free Umbrellas: A Buyer’s Guide
Key takeaway: The EU has not introduced a simple “2025 ban on all PFAS.” Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 restricts PFHxA, its salts and PFHxA-related substances in specified uses, with different application...
December 5th, 2025
EU Packaging Rules (PPWR): A Guide for Umbrella Buyers
Key takeaway: The EU did not introduce a blanket ban on plastic umbrella packaging in 2026. Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste—the PPWR—applies on a phased basis from...