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5th Mar 2009 by Alex Briggs
The latest edition of Strategic Risk Magazine features an article by Andrew Williams on the benefits of new EU Directive proposals on Risk Management.
The article highlights the issues that organisations face in implementing EU Directives when they operate in multiple markets.
Event: 5th Jan 2009 by Simon Emeny
A product which currently complies with MD 98/32/EC may overnight become non-compliant. Unless you are proactive in ensuring compliance, the new MD could have a significant impact upon your business.
15th Oct 2008 by Alex Briggs
European legislation governing size restrictions on packaged goods is to be streamlined under a single directive, the EU Competiveness Council has announced.
The legislation, to be put before the European Parliament for confirmation, would allow free sizes of pre-packaged products except for wines and spirits.
It would replace 25 different national rules and two EU directives on nominal quantities with a single directive.
9th May 2008
Sweeteners and colourings in food aimed at children should be banned, while additives ought to be used in other products only if they provide an advantage to the consumer, said the EU Environment Committee.
14th Apr 2008 by Simon Emeny
The European Commission has announced a pilot program, to examine the changes that will result form the adoption of the Medical Devices Directive.
8th Apr 2008 by Simon Emeny
The automotive unit of DG Enterprise and Industry has launched a Public Consultation on Future Regulation in the automotive area.
20th Mar 2008
On 11 March the Commission decided to ban the sale of non-child resistant and novelty lighters to consumers enters into force.
17th Mar 2008
Consultation on an addition to a draft EU-wide regulation relating to the use of plastic and other food contact materials has started in Northern Ireland.
10th Mar 2008
When the new Machinery Directive comes into force at the end of 2009 there will be a requirement that fixings for fixed guards must be retained when the guard is removed.
28th Feb 2008
The Third Postal Directive is published today in the Official Journal, the EU reports.
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