Lorax encourages WEEE update awareness

Lorax encourages WEEE update awareness

The manufacturers and retailers of electrical goods in Germany are being urged to be aware of changes to electronics legislation, which will come into effect later this year. Lorax Compliance, which helps manufacturing businesses adhere to both local and global...
EU and Mexico agree new trade deal

EU and Mexico agree new trade deal

The European Union has announced a new trade agreement with Mexico, as part of an updated and modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement. The key facets of the agreement include the declaration that practically all trade in goods between Mexico and the EU will be...
United Kingdom ratifies Hague Agreement

United Kingdom ratifies Hague Agreement

British and international IP holders who wish to apply for UK-registered designs will benefit from increased flexibility from the 13th of June, after the United Kingdom ratified the 1999 Hague Agreement Act. The nation has been in discussion about acceding to the...
Brexit and industrial product legislation

Brexit and industrial product legislation

The European Commission has published information relating to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU, and the effect it will have on industrial product legislation. One of the primary effects that the Commission highlights relates more to the remaining 27 Member...
New EU rules protect shoppers

New EU rules protect shoppers

European Union legislation is set to provide uniform rights to shoppers, surrounding the return of faulty goods. The European Parliament has approved legislation that will see the rights of shoppers standardise across the European Union. At present, different rules...