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22 March 2013

ECHA launches a public consultation on a proposed restriction of lead and its compounds in consumer articles

The public consultation will start on 21 March 2013 and will last for six months concluding on 21 September 2013. Interested parties are invited to send[...]

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22 March 2013

European Commission currently consulting on the energy labelling and ecodesign regulations for ovens, hobs and range hoods.

Updated Working documents for both energy labelling and ecodesign have been published for Comment. Stakeholders are invited to comment on these proposals.

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21 March 2013

Russia publishes draft amendment to Resolution approving Rules for the treatment, disposal and collection of waste lamps containing Mercury

On 19 March 2013 the Russian Federation published a draft resolution on amendments to the rules of waste production and consumptions of mercury lamps.[...]

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20 March 2013

Reduced fees for SMEs under EU chemical legislation

Today the European Commission lowered the fees and charges that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have to pay to register chemicals. This step[...]

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20 March 2013

Compliance and Risks attends the European Energy Efficiency Labelling - “Come on Labels” Project - Final stakeholder meeting

The final event of the “Come on Labels” project took place in Brussels on 15 March 2013. The meeting was a gathering of different stakeholders to discuss[...]

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19 March 2013

Brazil publishes bill on Consumer Protection

On 15 March 2013 the draft was presented by Mr Junji Abe to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies and is currently awaiting the signature of the President of[...]

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19 March 2013

EU Commission aims to help Member States get on track with sustainable waste management

Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik is today participating in a high level seminar in Brussels to help Member States that are lagging behind in[...]

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19 March 2013

US Representatives Release Carbon Price Discussion Draft

On March 19 2013 Representative Henry A. Waxman, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Representative Earl Blumenauer, and Senator Brian Schatz released draft[...]

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15 March 2013

EU Consumer Summit 2013 to focus on how Member States can enhance their cooperation to improve efficiency and reduce costs in Consumer legislation enforcement.

A group comprised of 14 EU Ministers and State secretaries in charge of consumer affairs will join Mr. Tonio Borg (the European Commissioner for Health[...]

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15 March 2013

EU set to kick-off public debate on 2030 energy and climate framework

At a Joint Press Conference set to take place on Wednesday the 27 March 2013 EU Commissioners Hedegaard and Oettinger will kick-off a public debate on[...]

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