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EU to ease packaging rules in new EU Directive

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.

Recent study of environmental policies shows that success means treating people as active partners

1st Aug 2008

A recent study of such environmental policies shows they are more likely to be successful if people are treated as active partners in the process of change and not as passive subjects.

Fuda Faucet obtains the use of CE marking for its faucets

3rd Jun 2008

A Chinese company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing mid-tier European style brass faucets, spouts and fittings to the international markets, has obtained the use of CE marking for its faucets.

Ban on unnecessary colours for children

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.

Changes on the way for Medical Device conformity

18th Apr 2008 by Simon Emeny

Changes on the way for Medical Device conformity

The Medical Devices Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC is well established. As is common with the EU, they decided that it couldn’t be left alone and instituted a review on its functioning. In summary, the conclusions were that the existing legal framework is appropriate, but that its implementation could be improved, including further regulatory clarification.

Medical Devices Directive Update 2007/47/EC

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.

Public Consultation on Future Regulation in the automotive area

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.

Novelty lighters banned

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.

New machinery directive in 2009

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.

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Publication of Postal Directive marks start date for real market opening

28th Feb 2008

The Third Postal Directive is published today in the Official Journal, the EU reports.

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