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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members...
The first omnibus package (the so-called Sustainability Omnibus) includes amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and...
In particular, the regulation governs access to and use of data. Users of so-called connected products and related services are entitled to the data that these products and services generate during...
As one of the main causes of climate change, the European Union (EU) is targeting deforestation, which is responsible for the loss of habitats and the emission of greenhouse gases. The regulation...
In addition to human rights protection rights, the CS3D also includes numerous environmental rights and obligations to draw up a climate plan. New term for the inclusion of the value chain:...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (EU Battery Regulation) came into force on August 17, 2023 and will replace the current EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC on August 18, 2025. "It can generally be assumed...
Cutting Tool Exchange format (CTE) – Part 30: Reamer
The EMC Directive regulates the electromagnetic compatibility of almost all electrical devices in the European Single Market.
On 08.05.2024, the Federal Ministry for the Environment presented a draft to adapt German battery legislation to the EU Battery Regulation. This was adopted by the Federal Cabinet on 06.11.2024,...
Companies based in Germany will be obliged to carry out due diligence and reporting obligations with regard to respect for human rights in the supply chain. These due diligence obligations will...
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Chinese export controls on rare earths
China: Massive...
There are exceptions in Annex III RoHS that allow the use of restricted substances in excess of the permitted percentage. The most relevant material exemptions for mechanical engineering are...
The EU Directive 2011/65/EU "Restriction of Hazardous Substances" (RoHS) serves to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It replaced the previous...
Establishment of framework conditions for cyber security at product level
Regulation 2024/1689 on Artificial Intelligence sets EU-wide rules for the use of artificial intelligence with the aim of creating a single market for AI and achieving certain protection goals in...