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 first omnibus package (the so-called Sustainability Omnibus) includes amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and...
The EMC Directive regulates the electromagnetic compatibility of almost all electrical devices in the European Single Market.
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:...
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
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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...
In the daily political debate, good arguments are the be-all and end-all. In the VDMA's brief positions you will find short statements on current controversial issues.
Registrations for May 21-23, 2025 in Prague are possible. Benefit from the early bird regulation until November 30, 2024.
The new EU packaging regulation is part of the Green Deal and came into force on February 11, 2025. From August 12, 2026, most of the regulations will be binding in all EU member states. This also...
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The EU is planning to ban the broad group of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the REACH regulation. The VDMA has...