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Aug 2021
Important requirement due to Elektrogesetz Germany 2022
On 27 , Aug 2021 | In | By Julia Feuring
The electrical law changes on 01.01.2022 (ElektroG3). We particularly emphasize the §7a take-back concept. In the future, a manufacturer with B2B customers will have to present a take-back concept for all types of equipment that it registers. The take-back concept contains information for end users on how the take-back obligations are managed. The ...
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Aug 2021
UK REACH: Clarifications for article suppliers
On 10 , Aug 2021 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
While many suppliers of articles are about to integrate the Brexit-related changes into their processes, many individual questions are still unclear. In fact, it remains to be seen how and where exactly the British version of REACH differs from its continental counterpart. This concerns, for example, the question of the equivalence of the SCIP ...
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Jul 2021
New EU Market Surveillance Regulation: More obligations for economic operators
On 20 , Jul 2021 | In | By Ute Binder
The new EU Market Surveillance Regulation 2019/1020 came into force on July 16, 2021. It replaces the market surveillance regulations under Regulation (EC) 765/2008. The new regulation is intended to harmonize and strengthen market surveillance in Europe. Amongst some of the main elements in focus are: Customs authorities to monitor and ensure ...
09
Jul 2021
ECHA added 8 new substances to the REACH Candidate List
On 09 , Jul 2021 | In | By Ute Binder
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the new REACH candidate list on July 8, 2021. Eight Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list. The Candidate List of substances of very high concern for Authorization now contains 219 substances. Some of the newly added substances are used as solvents, flame retardants or in the ...
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Jul 2021
Germany: Amendment to the Packaging Act
On 01 , Jul 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
On 3 July 2021, the amendment to the Packaging Act (VerpackG2) will come into force. Amongst others, the amendment prescribes New information and verification obligations for final packaging distributors that are not subject to system participation such as transport packaging. New verification and documentation requirements on the fulfillment of ...
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Jun 2021
1cc free webinar: New Regulations and Special Requirements through Copyright Levies
On 14 , Jun 2021 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Against the background of the need for state aid for many professions and businesses in Corona times, the existing financing instruments came into focus. Private copying levies have always been part of this, they are an important source of income for authors and rights holders all over the world. Accordingly, in the last year, levy systems have ...
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Jun 2021
The new "ElektroG3" brings additional obligations for producers
On 10 , Jun 2021 | In | By Ute Binder
The "First Act to Change the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act", the so-called "ElektroG3", was published on May 27, 2021, in the German Federal Law Gazette. The new law will enter into force on January 1, 2022. The „ElektroG3" brings significant changes for producers and dealers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), as well as the ...
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May 2021
Switzerland: Draft ordinance on due diligence published
On 27 , May 2021 | In | By Katharina Rehders
A Swiss draft ordinance was published in April 2021. The draft addresses due diligence and transparency for minerals and metals from conflict-affected areas and child labor. While still under consultation, the law is expected to come into force on January 1, 2022. According to the draft, all companies based in Switzerland that import or process ...
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Apr 2021
1cc free webinar: Draft regulation of the EU Commission on a new battery regulation
On 27 , Apr 2021 | In | By Delia Zuniga
On December 10, 2020, the European Commission proposed to modernize the EU legislation on batteries, which is among the actions of the new Circular Economy Action Plan. The proposal aims to ensure that only the greenest, best performing, and safest batteries, throughout their entire life cycle, make it onto the EU market. 1cc GmbH invites you to ...
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Apr 2021
Czech Republic: “Visible Fee” has to be displayed on invoices for EEE
On 26 , Apr 2021 | In | By Ute Binder
In Czech Republic, a mandatory “visible fee” for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) was introduced by the new End of life product Act No. 542/2020: As of January 1, 2021, producers, distributors and retailers of any EEE - non-household equipment included - must display the costs for take-back and recycling of EEE in a separate line on the ...