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Oct 2018
Saudi Arabia: Degradable plastic products-regulation
On 26 , Oct 2018 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
In response to the industry’s demands, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO) has effected amendments to Technical Regulation 947 subject of oxo-biodegradable plastic products, which entered into force on October 14, 2016. The amendments affect the contents of phase I and phase II products, as well as the registration date ...
23
Oct 2018
EU Copyright Directive: Reform does not affect Copyright Levies
On 23 , Oct 2018 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
After several attempts to amend the EU Copyright Directive 2001/29, the European Parliament voted infavor of amending the Directive on September 12, 2018. However, the expected changes do not affect the copyright remuneration system and foresee no developments in that matter. On the other hand, current national regulations are underway to lay the ...
23
Oct 2018
1cc Webinars in October and November 2018
On 23 , Oct 2018 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
1cc GmbH is organizing webinars relative to WEEE open scope with emphasis on the German ElektroG and the new German packaging law. Participation is free. The webinars will be offered in German, or in English. Webinar 1: WEEE Open Scope in EU with Emphasis on ElektoG in Germany Date: Thu, Oct 25 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CEST Language: English ...
23
Oct 2018
1cc - Team news
On 23 , Oct 2018 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
Günther Häufele joined the 1cc team as a Sales Professional in August 2018. Günther completed his Master of Science Degree in History and Political Science at the University of Freiburg. After more than 20 years of sales experience in the software industry and digital media, Günther is looking forward to launch his new career step with 1cc by ...
23
Oct 2018
Packaging: Ban of Plastic Bags in Hungary
On 23 , Oct 2018 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
Hungary is currently examining legislative means for banning the use of plastic shopping bags and has accordingly published a draft to that effect that calls for a complete ban of their use by January 1, 2020. Upon the completion of this measure, Hungary will have joined most of the other EU member states that are required to transpose EU ...
23
Oct 2018
Conflict Minerals: EU Guidelines on Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas
On 23 , Oct 2018 | In | By Katharina Rehders
The EU Commission published guidelines on the identification of conflict-affected and high-risk areas and other supply chain risks with respect to the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation 2017/821 on August 17, 2018. Although not legally binding, the guidelines are designed to help EU importers carry out their supply chain due diligence. The overall ...
22
Oct 2018
ECHA Published New Candidate List
On 22 , Oct 2018 | In | By Ute Binder
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published an update of the Candidate List under REACH on June 27, 2018: Ten new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list. The Candidate List of SVHCs for authorization has gone up to 191 substances. The use of a Substance of Very High Concern in an article may require information obligations ...
22
Oct 2018
Saudi Arabia: New Energy efficiency regulation
On 22 , Oct 2018 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO) published its Board Decision 12922, subject of General Energy Efficiency and Safety Requirements in the Official Gazette on August 24, 2018. Technical Regulation 12922 supersedes the older version, number 946 published on October 14, 2016. The changes mainly affect the energy ...
05
Sep 2018
1cc`s Webinar on September 20, 2018: WEEE Open Scope
On 05 , Sep 2018 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
Businesses selling EEE across Europe face considerable change regarding the requirements under the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. From August 15, 2018, all EEE in scope of the Directive have to be classified according to the new categorization. Furthermore, the ‘open scope’ encompasses further products under the EEE definition and thus these are ...
27
Aug 2018
Upcoming EU Copyright Levy Decisions
On 27 , Aug 2018 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Since 2016, there are ongoing negotiations to amend the EU Directive 2001/29/EC, which is the legal basis for copyright levies. The outcomes of the negotiations, which are intended to expand and modernize this legislation, are until now reflected in a draft under the name “Copyright in the Digital Single Market”. To continue negotiations, one of ...