06
Feb 2019
UK Environment Agency to Identify Non-Compliant Packaging Producers
On 06 , Feb 2019 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
The Environment Agency in UK has published an official Packaging Producer Responsibility Monitoring Plan 2019. The aim is to monitor businesses that are affected by the Packaging Producer Responsibility Regulations and to identify producers that do not meet their legal obligations. Among other activities, the Environment Agency plans to: review ...
01
Feb 2019
Austria to ban plastic carrier bags by 2020
On 01 , Feb 2019 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
The Austrian Federal Government plans to ban all plastic carrier bags and the use of micro-plastic particles in cosmetics and cleaning products. Plastic carrier bags will be completely banned from the Austrian market as of 2020. The only exemption will be plastic carrier bags that are completely biodegradable.
17
Jan 2019
ECHA published updated Candidate List
On 17 , Jan 2019 | In | By Ute Binder
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the new REACH Candidate List on January 15, 2019: Six Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list. The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorization now contains 197 substances.
20
Dec 2018
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
On 20 , Dec 2018 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
We wish our customers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! From 24.12.2018 we will take a short break and close our office. We will be back for you starting from 02.01.2019. Your 1cc Team
17
Dec 2018
Copyright levies: Increased pressure on companies in Germany
On 17 , Dec 2018 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Since 2016, companies in Germany are confronted with the threat of advance payments for copyright levies on devices and media storage in the form of juridical orders for security deposits. This is often the case with products for which there are no agreements with respect to the obligations for levy payments or tariff levels. In this context, the ...
12
Dec 2018
GCC - Gulf Conformity Tracking System (GCTS)
On 12 , Dec 2018 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
On November 15th, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the launch of an inspection campaign lead in cooperation with the Gulf Standardization Organization. The surveillance measures focus on the compliance of electronic and electrical equipment with the Gulf Cooperation Community’s (GCC) regulation on ...
22
Nov 2018
Turkey REACH: First substance restrictions as of end of year
On 22 , Nov 2018 | In | By Julia Feuring
The new chemicals regulation KKDIK, the so-called Turkish REACH, was officially published on 23 June 2017 and came into force exactly six months later, on 23 December 2017. Substantial changes that will in turn affect some industries come into effect as of 31.12.2018. One element involves the restrictions that will apply to 20 substances and ...
14
Nov 2018
1cc Webinar in November 2018
On 14 , Nov 2018 | In | By Lisa Schmidt
1cc GmbH is organizing a webinar about the new German packaging law. Participation is free. The webinar will be offered in English. Webinar: New Packaging Law in Germany: Main Points & New Packaging Registry Date: Thu, Nov. 29 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CET Language: English Registration Link: ...
26
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 ...