End of fluorescent tubes: EU exemption expires

Today, an EU exemption for the sale of mercury-containing fluorescent tubes comes to an end. According to the EU Commission, lamps of types T5 and T8 can only be sold in the future if they come from existing stock. The only exception…

EU Supply Chain Law Concerns Foreign Companies

The proposed EU supply chain law has not only raised eyebrows within Europe but also among representatives of foreign companies and the US government. This is mainly due to the multitude of regulations that need to be considered. In February 2022, the…

EU Battery Regulation: What Consumers Should Know Now

The European Union has established regulations for batteries. According to the announcement from the European Commission, the new guidelines include clear objectives for improving recycling efficiency. In Germany and the other 26 member countries of the European Union, provisions have come into…

USA and Germany Display Calm in Response to BRICS Expansion

The BRICS group sees itself as a counterpoint to the West Currently, it plans to significantly expand its membership. Both the USA and Germany have responded to this with noticeable composure. The US government was reserved regarding the announcement that the BRICS…