25
Jan 2021
Great Britain: Restrictions of hazardous substances (RoHS) - selling goods
On 25 , Jan 2021 | In | By Monika Srubarova
It is only since 1 January 2021 that the United Kingdom formally left the EU market and the European CE framework was replaced by the new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) regulations. In most cases, companies will be able to use the current CE mark until 1 January 2022. However, in certain cases involving conformity assessment, the new UKCA marking ...
20
Jan 2021
ECHA published updated Candidate List
On 20 , Jan 2021 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the new REACH Candidate List on 19 January 2021. Two Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list due to their toxicity on reproduction. The Candidate List of substances of very high concern for Authorization now contains 211 substances. The newly added substances are used in ...
14
Jan 2021
France: The use of the Green Dot on packaging will be sanctioned
On 14 , Jan 2021 | In | By Katharina Rehders
From 1 April 2021, the use of symbols and markings on packaging that may lead to confusion regarding sorting will be sanctioned in France. This is specifically in connection with the use of the Green Dot licensed by Dual Systems. For products manufactured or imported before 1 April 2021, corresponding transition periods or a maximum storage period ...
07
Jan 2021
Greece: New Obligations for Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
On 07 , Jan 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
On 1 January 2021, new obligations for producers of electric and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries entered into effect. Until end of 2020, producers who place EEE onto the Greek market with built-in batteries only had obligations for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The regulations covered the registration with the ...
04
Dec 2020
Belgium: Simplified E-Commerce declaration for packaging
On 04 , Dec 2020 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
Starting this year, the compliance scheme FostPlus allows a simplified reporting method for packaging in E-Commerce. This simplified declaration for E-Commerce is not obligatory. The packaging in E-Commerce can be declared in parcel units, with a minimum contribution of 100 €. A 10 % supplement is charged due to the simplified administrative ...
04
Dec 2020
Sweden: New register for reporting hazardous waste
On 04 , Dec 2020 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
A new waste register for reporting hazardous waste is now open at the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Starting from November 1st, companies and businesses that handle hazardous waste must report information to the register. This means that they must report no later than two working days after they have transported waste away from their ...
26
Nov 2020
1cc - Team news
On 26 , Nov 2020 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
Since October 19, we are pleased to welcome three new colleagues. All of them are passionate about technology, sustainability and innovation. Delia Zuniga joins the 1cc team as an Account Manager Environmental Compliance with a focus on WEEE, batteries and packaging. She is an environmental engineer and holds a Master's degree in water management ...
03
Sep 2020
We are hiring!
On 03 , Sep 2020 | 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 ...
25
Jul 2020
German draft law on the amendment of the battery legislation
On 25 , Jul 2020 | In | By Julia Feuring
On May 20, the Federal Cabinet passed the draft of the amendment to the Battery Law. The draft provides for some changes relevant for battery producers, which we briefly outline below: The draft law reacts to the abolition of the solidarity-based joint take-back system for portable batteries (GRS) and now provides for a purely competitive model ...
24
Jul 2020
Prepare for SCIP - additional data and notification dossier required
On 24 , Jul 2020 | In | By Julia Feuring
If your products contain substances of very high concern (SVHC) in a concentration above 0.1 % (w/w) you might have already information and notification requirements. From 5 January 2021 on additional obligations will apply for suppliers of products with a SVHC-concentration above 0,1 % (w/w). Deriving from Article 9 of the EU Waste Framework ...