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Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): April 2023 update

The work of the European institutions on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is progressing.
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European Critical Raw Materials Act: January 2023 Update

The Act aims to address the evolving dependencies on China and Russia when it comes to raw materials and fossil fuels in order to ensure more resilient supply chains.
Read more … European Critical Raw Materials Act: January 2023 Update

CFE presentation at the EOTA Stakeholders Conference 2022

Presentation of CFE Chairman Dr. Ulrich Bourgund “How EU expertise can develop into worldwide market leadership”.
Read more … CFE presentation at the EOTA Stakeholders Conference 2022

European Critical Raw Materials Act

The European Commission published a Call for Evidence for an Impact Assessment and opened a public consultation until 25 November 2022 to provide input into the future…
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Data Governance Act proposal - August 2022 update

The political agreement on the Data Governance Act proposal was adopted by the Parliament and by the EU Council.
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Fastener Talk - What is happening with freight and raw materials?

In this podcast, two interviews focuse on crucial topics impacting not only fastener companies, but a variety of sectors.
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Podcast: Fastener Industry Review July 2022

This podcast by Fastener + Fixing Magazine sums up the latest developments within the fastener market.
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Podcast: Fastener Industry Review May 2022

This podcast by Fastener + Fixing Magazine sums up the latest developments within the fastener market.
Read more … Podcast: Fastener Industry Review May 2022

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.
Read more … Italy: Environmental labelling obligation for packaging suspended until 30.6.2022

Bulgaria: Mandatory labeling of packaging

Bulgaria renewed its packaging regulation and introduced extended producer responsibility.
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Upcoming “Data Act” delayed

The presentation by the European Commission of a Data Act proposal has been delayed from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022.
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Communication on the Commission work programme for 2022

The 2022 agenda is centred on six headline ambitions.
Read more … Communication on the Commission work programme for 2022

Upcoming “Data Act”

The upcoming Data Act is expected to be presented during the third or fourth quarter of 2021.
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Legislative Update July 2021

The following developments on EU regulations should be noted.
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Digital Policy - June 2021 update

The European Commission presented a “package” of documents related to Artificial Intelligence.
Read more … Digital Policy - June 2021 update

New directive: Restructuring, insolvency and discharge of debt (EU 2019/1023)

The legislation provides debtors with an early warning system and online information highlighting any likelihood of insolvency.
Read more … New directive: Restructuring, insolvency and discharge of debt (EU 2019/1023)

EU Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials

The Action Plan analyses the current and future challenges and proposes actions to reduce Europe’s dependency on third countries, by diversifying supply from primary…
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Legislative Update October 2020

The following developments on EU regulations should be noted.
Read more … Legislative Update October 2020