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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 ...
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Apr 2021
We are hiring!
On 21 , Apr 2021 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
We are always looking for creative minds - people who are characterized by enthusiasm and inventiveness. You want to change something, are motivated and committed? You want to create something, expand your skills and be successful? You look ahead and want to create sustainable solutions? Then you are exactly right for our company. We look forward ...
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Apr 2021
UK: New Producer Obligations for Packaging from 2022
On 07 , Apr 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
According to the recent Finance Bill 2021, a new tax on plastic packaging will apply for packaging that contains less than 30% recycled plastic up from 1 April 2022. The value of the tax would be approximately £200 per tonne. The tax will impact companies that manufacture or import plastic packaging in the UK. It will also apply to the import of ...
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Mar 2021
Nordic and Baltic Countries Close Gaps in Copyright Levies
On 26 , Mar 2021 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
In quick succession, Denmark, Estonia and Latvia one after another significantly expanded the scope of copyright levies. With the corresponding legal changes, the countries' levy systems now cover all commercially available devices and storage media. The aim is to generate higher revenues for rights holders. The new regulations already apply in ...
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Feb 2021
New Copyright Levy Reporting Requirements in 2021
On 19 , Feb 2021 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Numerous tariff changes for copyright levies came into force at the turn of the year. In addition, there are even more formal requirements that the obligated companies must be observing especially at this time of the year. As in many countries, the first sales figures of the year must be submitted on time, in the appropriate format to the ...
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Feb 2021
UK: REACH Regulation after Brexit
On 10 , Feb 2021 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The EU REACH Regulation was brought into UK law on 1 January 2021 and is known as UK REACH. Companies supplying or purchasing substances, mixtures or articles to and from European Union, European Economic Area, Northern Ireland and Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) must now ensure to meet the relevant duties under both UK and EU REACH. ...
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Feb 2021
ITI’s Environment & Sustainability Spring 2021 Meeting: March 16-17, 2021
On 08 , Feb 2021 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
