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Translation coming soon Bevor Biozidprodukte, wie Desinfektionsmittel oder Holzschutzmittel, auf dem Markt bereitgestellt werden dürfen, benötigen sie eine Zulassung. Für die Zulassung sind...

Translation coming soon Am 18. Juli 2024 ist die Ökodesign-Rahmenverordnung (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) in Kraft getreten und löst damit stufenweise die bisher geltende Ökodesign-Richtlinie 2009/125/EG ab...

Translation coming soon Die Trinkwasserrichtlinie (EU) 2020/2184 enthält Regelungen betreffend die Qualität von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch (Trinkwasser). Neben dem Trinkwasser selbst fallen...

Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006, auch REACH-Verordnung genannt, legt Regelungen für die Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung von chemischen Stoffen fest. Im...

Translation coming soon Dieser Fachbeitrag gibt einen Überblick über die Vorgaben zur Kennzeichnung von Medizinprodukten. Nicht betrachtet werden In-vitro -Diagnostika sowie spezielle Angaben...

The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. Ketoprofen is currently...

The Union list of flavourings in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials authorised in and on foods and the conditions for their use. The following...

In order to adapt to the current state of the art and enable efficient further development of the EU market, the European Commission has presented drafts to introduce standardised digital processes in...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluations and renewals of the authorisations of the feed additives L-cystine (3c391), clove tincture (2b188-t), Texas cedar...

The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...

In accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR), manufacturers and certain...

Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 regulates the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives and pesticides in the European Union. Biocidal active substances...

Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 contains lists of authorised products and substances for use in organic production. Now a change to and a correction of the Regulation has been published. The most important...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the 21st ATP of the CLP Regulation. The CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 1272/2008) is adapted to technical progress at regular intervals (Adaptation to...

Various legal provisions contain simplifications and exemptions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) so that the burdens for SMEs are not disproportionately high. According to Recommendation...

The European Commission has published a further proposal for a regulation to simplify rules for EU companies and reduce costs. It is part of the so-called fourth omnibus simplification package and is...

The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...

Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1067 harmonises the conditions for the availability and efficient use of the 5945–6425 MHz frequency band for wireless access systems including radio local area...

Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 regulates the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives and pesticides in the European Union. Biocide active substances...

The EU Commission has published the announced risk classification (country benchmarking) of the countries in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093. The countries with low and high risk are listed in...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (F-Gas Regulation), which has replaced the previous Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse...

Advertising with health claims about herbal substances is currently prohibited. Only information that is affected by a transitional regulation can be used in advertising. This was clarified by the...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/415 with regard to theu se of the feed additives acetic acid (1a260), sodium diacetate (1a262) and...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the publication of the new EU Battery Regulation and its new requirements. Among other things, economic operators with turnover of at least...

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 defines requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). The harmonised standards that can be used for PPE are defined in Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941. Where a...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation and renewal of the authorisations of the feed additives "Omicha tincture" (obtained from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.)...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the publication of the new EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542). In principle, the new regulation has been in force since 18...

Directive 2014/53/EU (RED Directive) defines essential EU-wide harmonised requirements for radio equipment. Radio systems are electrical devices that receive and/or transmit radio waves. Above all, it...

Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) and 1272/2008 (CLP) form the basic framework of chemicals legislation. Chemicals legislation specifies requirements for substances, mixtures and products. For...

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) provides the secretariat of the European Committee for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (CD-P-MCA). This...