Press releases

On 22 June, Member State experts will be voting in Brussels to change the way the EU protects consumers against harmful substances in cosmetics. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) is extremely concerned this change could create unacceptable health risks. BEUC calls on all national representatives to reject the Commission's stance.

Today, the European Parliament’s lead committee1 adopted its position on a proposal to change the EU copyright law. It foresees among other things that platforms – Google, Facebook and others – must systematically scan content such as videos and music uploaded by users.

At a time when consumers are increasingly encouraged to turn to financial markets for their pensions or for investments, BEUC today is launching a campaign to improve the quality of advice people receive in finance.

Negotiators representing the three EU institutions last night hammered out a deal on renewable energy policy out to 2030. The deal means households producing electricity using solar panels can no longer be barred from selling their electricity to the grid and must at least get the market price for it.