The European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) has issued an urgent warning to European buyers.
From July to November 2024, ETIRA reviewed approx. 50 new non-OEM toner and remanufactured OEM cartridges across Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Spain, and Italy. ETIRA investigations revealed that new non-OEM cartridges are high risk and often blatantly illegal. 75% of these products fail to meet EU standards, with only 8% fully compliant. In contrast, remanufactured OEM cartridges performed significantly better, with 85% meeting most or all regulations.
These findings echo ETIRA’s product tests performed in the past, which showed new non-OEM toner cartridges often failed hazardous chemical checks, including decaBDE and toner emissions. These products endanger public health, the environment and legitimate businesses.
ETIRA is taking decisive action by reporting violations to national market surveillance authorities and exposing buyers of non-compliant products.
