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CEO has joined the Packaging Chain Forum
The Packaging Chain Forum is a network of European and national associations, managed by the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment.
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Results of the CEO-Survey on trade situation with Russia
According to a current survey by the CEO, well over 90% of the CEO members surveyed are stopping their deliveries to Russia.
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Italy: Mandatory packaging labeling postponed to January 1, 2023
From January 1st, 2023 at the latest, all packaging (B2B and B2C) must be marked with the codes of their materials.
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France: New obligations for labelling with Triman and Infotri
The Triman and Infotri labels for electrical appliances and batteries will become mandatory for manufacturers and importers in France in 2022.
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REACH: Eight substances proposed for authorisation - Public consultation
ECHA invites comments on its proposal to include eight substances of very high concern in the REACH Authorisation List.
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European IP Helpdesk Bulletin on IP and the Green Deal
The European Green Deal from an IP perspective
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REACH: How to make your registration fulfil REACH information requirements
ECHA has updated its recommendations to help companies improve their registration dossiers.
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Ukraine: EU agrees to extend the scope of sanctions on Russia and Belarus
Overview on current EU sanctions regarding the war in Ukraine.
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CEO-Survey on trade situation with Russia
Thank you for your contributions by 10 March 2022
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CEO Statement on war in Ukraine
The European Tool Committee (CEO) and its members are dismayed by the illegal Russian attack on Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the hostilities.
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Case studies and podcast on successful technology transfer
The European Patent Office (EPO) has released two new case studies and a podcast episode looking at successful technology transfer.
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Global manufacturing growth revives from 1½ year low, but supply shortages and inflationary pressures persist
Worldwide manufacturing growth picked up in February after being subdued to a one-and-a-half year low in January due to the Omicron wave.
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Manufacturing output growth supported by stronger demand and fewer delivery delays in February
The Russia-Ukraine war, which also carries the risk of dampening growth, adds fresh fuel to inflation risks.
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Inflation Rates Expected to Stay Above Two Per Cent Until the End of 2024
High energy prices, scarcity of raw materials and problems in international supply chains are expected to be the main drivers of this high inflation.
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How War in Ukraine Threatens the World’s Economic Recovery
Bloomberg Economics examines how the conflict could impact growth, inflation and monetary policy.
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EU restrictive measures in response to the crisis in Ukraine
Package of individual and economic restrictive measures
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European Commission imposes anti-dumping measures on fasteners from China
Duties have been set between 22.1% and 86.5%.
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Italy: Environmental labelling obligation for packaging suspended until 30.6.2022
The environmental labelling obligation for packaging in Italy has been suspended again until 30 June 2022.
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Bulgaria: Mandatory labeling of packaging
Bulgaria renewed its packaging regulation and introduced extended producer responsibility.
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Environmental Footprint - February 2022 update
The revision aims at further incentivising the industry to manufacture products that have a better environmental performance.
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