by stefanie | Jan 27, 2021 | World Focus
As the deadline for submissions and comments on the third version of EU’s Voluntary Agreement closes shortly the gap between the participants seems wider than ever. Static Control’s Ken Lalley shares his thoughts on the agreement. Is time running out for a voluntary...
by stefanie | Jan 26, 2021 | World Focus
Rules changes to Spanish WEEE regulations, prompted by ETIRA have received royal assent. A raft of rule changes around the management of WEEE and batteries received royal ascent this week (19 January). The royal decree modifies the current WEEE regulations that ETIRA...
by stefanie | Jan 20, 2021 | World Focus
Two chemicals used in imaging are added to the list of substances of very high concern that may harm people or the environment. ECHA, the Helsinki based European Chemicals Agency added the two substances to the Candidate List yesterday (19 January 2021). The two...
by stefanie | Jan 12, 2021 | Around the Industry
In a letter, commenting to the on the EU Commission presentation of the Industry Voluntary Agreement to improve the environmental performance of imaging equipment and consumables, Static Control says that “the presentation of the proposed draft VA and explanations...
by stefanie | Jan 12, 2021 | World Focus
UK tax authorities (HMRC) have closed a VAT loophole that will see Chinese products sold on online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay rise by 20%. Effective from the 1st January 2021, online marketplaces now have to account for the VAT paid on products, sold to UK...
