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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 ...
28
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 ...
26
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 ...
17
Jan 2022
Green prospects for 2022 - the carbon footprint for more sustainability
On 17 , Jan 2022 | In | By Katharina Rehders
Reducing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) has become an important goal for more and more companies as part of their sustainability strategy. Many global players have already committed to reducing their emissions, or even becoming carbon neutral in the next few years. The carbon footprint is a good start and can support in this ...
21
Dec 2021
New Copyright Levy System in Belgium
On 21 , Dec 2021 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Next year, there will not only be new copyright levies in Belgium, but the levy system will be completely revised. The final adoption of the new Royal Decree by the Council of State is scheduled for 1 March 2022. However, the preliminary new list of leviable products is already known. The most notable aspects are: The current astonishingly reduced ...
13
Dec 2021
Are your products ready to enter the European market?
On 13 , Dec 2021 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The EU REACH Regulation and the EU RoHS Directive are environmental legal acts that restrict substances that can damage human health or the environment. Even though both of them are environmental legal acts, there are several differences. The REACH Regulation has binding legal force throughout every Member State, whereas the RoHS Directive must be ...
22
Nov 2021
Your EEE and its carbon footprint -do you already know its value?
On 22 , Nov 2021 | In | By Katharina Rehders
As environmental awareness is rising, customers demand more sustainable products. This also affects EEE. If you want to assess the impact of your product in regards to greenhouse gas emissions and analyze the contribution of your current processes to the overall result, you can benefit from the product carbon footprint. The carbon footprint adds ...
16
Nov 2021
1cc free webinar: ElektroG3 - Obligations for Producers - WEEE in Germany
On 16 , Nov 2021 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
In this free webinar, we will further explain the relevant obligations of WEEE manufacturers in Germany according to ElektroG3. In this context, we will also provide advice and recommendations for you as a manufacturer. The 1cc webinar provides an overview of the most important topics related to the ElektroG3 when products are placed on the ...