19
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 ...
10
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. ...
08
Feb 2021
ITI’s Environment & Sustainability Spring 2021 Meeting: March 16-17, 2021
On 08 , Feb 2021 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
04
Feb 2021
Saudi Arabia: Online registration of imported products becomes mandatory
On 04 , Feb 2021 | In | By Ute Binder
As early as 1 January 2021, products imported into Saudi Arabia have to be registered through the online platform SABER. The new requirement applies to products that are not regulated by any technical regulation in Saudi Arabia. In the past, imported products had to be registered, as well – the new element now is the registration via the online ...
29
Jan 2021
1cc - Team news
On 29 , Jan 2021 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
We are pleased to welcome three new colleagues. Diana Lippert joined the 1cc team in October 2020 as a Legal Counsel with focus on WEEE, batteries and packaging. Diana completed her Master's degree in European and International Business Law at the University of Kassel with a focus on European and International Environmental Law. Since November ...
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 ...