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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...