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Apr 2022
1cc - Team news
On 13 , Apr 2022 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
Fabian Barbera joined the 1cc team in October 2021 as a Junior Environmental Consultant in the field of WEEE, batteries and packaging. Fabian completed a dual study-program at the DHBW Stuttgart and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. This was coupled with an internship at our sister company, TechProtect GmbH. Fabian has had ...
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Mar 2022
ECJ Clears the Way for Copyright Levies on Cloud Storage
On 25 , Mar 2022 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) clarified an important question on copyright levies: those who privately store works in the cloud owe copyright levies to authors, producers and artists. As expected, the ECJ's interpretation of the question at hand appeared yesterday, 24. March 2022, (C-433/20). 1cc reported last September on the Advocate ...
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Mar 2022
Copyright levies: New products and tariffs in Belgium
On 21 , Mar 2022 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Following years of negotiations, matters have finally moved forward: the Royal decree amending the royal decree of 18 October 2013 relating to the right to remuneration for private copying is in place for the new copyright levy system in Belgium and the binding date for entry into force is 1. April 2022. Companies have to adjust their processes ...
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Mar 2022
Denmark: Sales Volume Reports in the New Danish Copyright Levy-System
On 17 , Mar 2022 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
As previously announced, the new system for copyright levies in Denmark has come into force at the beginning of the year. It is time now for the practical implementation. Considering that many companies have opted for a quarterly reporting frequency, the first volume reports for the new scope will soon be due. Although the respective law was ...
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Mar 2022
Germany: Next stages of the Packaging Act (VerpackG) come into force
On 09 , Mar 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
Further obligations arising from the new Packaging Act (VerpackG) will come into force this year. These include new verification obligations and an extended registration requirement. New verification obligations since January 1, 2022 As of 1 January 2022, manufacturers of so-called B2B packaging, transport packaging, and additional outer packaging ...
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Jan 2022
1cc free Webinar: 1 year of SCIP obligation – What you need to know
On 31 , Jan 2022 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
In this webinar, we provide you with an overview of the SCIP developments since it entered into force on January 5, 2021. You will also learn about the obligation and background itself, as well as gaining insights about difficulties and tips for being able to deal with the obligation. Date: 23/February/2022 Time: 04:00 PM (CEST) Language: English ...
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Jan 2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: New implementation and transition deadlines for RoHS
On 28 , Jan 2022 | In | By Liliane Buhociu
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) published an announcement in the Saudi official gazette no. 4917, on 14. January 2022 introducing new implementation deadlines for the electrical and electronic product groups under the Technical Regulation for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic ...
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Jan 2022
Switzerland: New Ordinance on Conflict Minerals and Child Labor
On 26 , Jan 2022 | In | By Katharina Rehders
The "Ordinance on Due Diligence and Transparency in the Sectors of Minerals and Metals from Conflict Areas and Child Labour" (VSoTr) came into force in Switzerland on January 1, 2022. Affected companies are granted a transition period of one year. Among others, the new regulation provides for comprehensive due diligence and reporting obligations ...
21
Jan 2022
UK: Obligations for distributors of electrical and electronic equipment
On 21 , Jan 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
Over and above their obligations as producers, companies selling electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to private end customers in the UK may be confronted with additional obligations for take-back of WEEE in their power as distributors. In general, distributors have to offer their end customers a free-of-charge option for the return of WEEE. ...
18
Jan 2022
ECHA added four new SVHC to the Candidate List
On 18 , Jan 2022 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the new REACH Candidate List on January 17, 2022. Four Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list due to their toxicity on reproduction, their PBT and their endocrine disrupting properties. The Candidate List of SVHC, which may require authorization in the future, now contains ...