Explainers

Chemical substances are fundamental for many daily activities and can be found in everyday products. Sound management of chemicals is therefore crucial to protecting human health and the environment.

The protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) is crucial to foster investment in research and development, while promoting creativity and fair competition.

Goods imported to the EU from the rest of the world are subject to tariffs that follow the rules and principles of the World Trade Organization.

EU quality schemes safeguard the heritage of Europe's agricultural products. They make quality products easily recognisable for consumers and offer market opportunities to producers, including ones outside the EU.

The EU chips act recognises the essential role microchips play in everything from consumer electronics to critical infrastructure and their important contribution to the EU’s competitiveness.

The European Green Deal aims to create a cleaner, healthier and climate-neutral Europe by transforming the way we produce and consume.

Most AI systems are safe and beneficial, offering improved efficiency and costs savings. However, some pose risks like discrimination, thus requiring careful regulation.

The EU has set rules for businesses to prove the green claims they make about sustainability are founded, and to prevent consumers from being victims of greenwashing and unfair commercial practices.

EU ecodesign rules make products placed on the EU market more environmentally sustainable, energy-efficient, durable and circular.

EU trade agreements shape trade relations with non-EU countries, aiming to create better trading opportunities and overcome barriers to trade.