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The Board informsNew CEO President and Vice president appointed

A new CEO President and Vice president were appointed at the CEO Congress in Porto
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The Board informsCEO Annual Report 2023/2024 published

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Trade BarriersCommission to register imports of all products under trade defence investigations

The European Commission decided to register all imports of products under anti-dumping or anti-subsidy investigations
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Intellectual Property RightsCyber Resilience Act - September 2024 Update

The ‘corrigendum procedure’ for the finalisation of the legal linguistic aspects was initiated and is still ongoing.
Read more … Cyber Resilience Act - September 2024 Update

Intellectual Property RightsArtificial Intelligence Act (AIA) entered into force

The Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) entered into force in August 2024.
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EnvironmentGreen Claims Directive - September 2024 Update

Negotiations on the "Green Claims Directive", are progressing.
Read more … Green Claims Directive - September 2024 Update

EnvironmentCommon rules promoting the repair of goods (right to repair)

The Directive on promoting the “right to repair” has entered into force in August 2024.
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REACHREACH: ECHA's scientific committees discussed Metal plating and manufacture of metal products

The Committees agreed on sector-specific aspects such as emissions, alternative risks, risk reduction, and sector-use specific derogations.
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Overview on new LegislationLegislative Update July 2024

Update on European legislation July 2024
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REACHRestriction proposal of PFAS substances progressing at a slow pace

The decision-making process on the restriction proposal of PFAS substances under the REACH framework is progressing at a slow pace.
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Trade BarriersDual use items - June 2024 Update

The European Union, in cooperation with the US, UK and Japan, has published an updated common list of high priority items.
Read more … Dual use items - June 2024 Update

Machine DirectiveMachine Directive - Updated list of harmonised standards

The updated list of harmonised standards under the Machinery Directive (MD) was published in the EU Official Journal.
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Miscellaneous InformationNetwork Information and Security Directive (NIS 2)

The European Commission announced an upcoming NIS 2 Implementing Act, to be published by 17 October 2024.
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StandardisationStandardisation Policy - Public consultation

The European Commission launched the long-awaited public consultation on the evaluation of the Standardisation Regulation 1025/2012.
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Miscellaneous InformationData Act explained

the European Commission published a ‘Data Act explained’ on their website.
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Intellectual Property RightsEC IP Helpdesks now easily accessible through the Your Europe Portal

This allows EU companies to enhance their competitiveness by protecting their business ideas and branding more effectively.
Read more … EC IP Helpdesks now easily accessible through the Your Europe Portal

StandardisationPublic consultation on the evaluation of the Standardisation Regulation 1025/2012

The European Commission launched the long-awaited public consultation on the evaluation of the Standardisation Regulation 1025/2012.
Read more … Public consultation on the evaluation of the Standardisation Regulation 1025/2012

REACHREACH: Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) - June 2024 Update

ECHA has been asked to consider other chromium (VI) substances not listed on the Authorisation List, in particular barium chromate
Read more … REACH: Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) - June 2024 Update

EnvironmentEU expends cooperation with international partners on Raw Materials

Launch of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum (or “MSP Forum”) announced
Read more … EU expends cooperation with international partners on Raw Materials

Trade BarriersTrade Defence Instruments / EU anti-dumping measures - June 2024 Update

Overview on anti-dumping measures and trade defense instruments in the EU
Read more … Trade Defence Instruments / EU anti-dumping measures - June 2024 Update