1cc Webinar on May 17, 2018: WEEE Open Scope

Businesses selling EEE across Europe will face considerable change in the near future regarding the requirements under the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. Starting August 15, 2018, all EEE in scope of the Directive have to be classified according to the new categorization. Furthermore, the ‘open scope’ will encompass further products under the EEE definition and thus become subject to WEEE obligations. In order to help companies understand the changes throughout the transition period, 1cc will organize a webinar in May 2018. Meike Ruoff, Director at 1cc GmbH, will provide an insight into the main updates and consequences of the WEEE Open Scope. The webinar will include examples of implementation in selected countries in the EU.   Title: WEEE Open Scope in EU: Consequences and Updates Date: May 17, 2018, 3:00PM-4:00PM CEST Language: English Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5157177215963441921   PS: Participation in the webinar is free of charge. However, the number of participants in the webinar is limited to 20 attendees.

1cc Webinar Regarding Changes in ElektroG

1cc will inform you about the latest changes in the German ElektroG. The Webinar will be held in English language. Participation is free of charge. If you are interested, please register in time as the number of participants per webinar is limited to 20 persons. “WEEE Germany – Final Amendments to the ElektroG“ Date: November 30, 2017, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET (in English Language) Language: English Speaker: Niurka Zúniga de Lang, Consultant and Compliance Specialist at 1cc GmbH Sign up Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7577356232668271619

1cc Webinars Regarding Changes in ElektroG

The amended German ElektroG foresees some important changes in Germany for producers of electrical and electronic equipment. One innovation refers to the so-called „open scope“. Furthermore, each producer is obligated to check the registration of his product portfolio for completeness in order to ensure that the transfer to the new equipment types is correct. With two new Webinars, 1cc will inform you about the latest changes in the German ElektroG. The Webinars will be held in German and English language. Participation is free of charge. If you are interested, please register in time as the number of participants per webinar is limited to 20 persons.   “WEEE Germany – Final Amendments to the ElektroG” Date: 23. November 2017, 09:00 – 10:00 CET (in German Language) Language: Deutsch Speaker: Niurka Zúniga de Lang, Consultant und Compliance Spezialist at 1cc GmbH Sign up Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/48588904343648515 other “WEEE Germany – Final Amendments to the ElektroG“ Date: November 30, 2017, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET (in English Language) Language: English Speaker: Niurka Zúniga de Lang, Consultant and Compliance Specialist at 1cc GmbH Sign up Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7577356232668271619

1cc in the Panel of the International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR) 2017

This year’s International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR) will be held September 20-22, 2017 in Lisbon (Portugal). It will offer the opportunity to exchange among experts on the latest developments and major challenges of battery legislation and recycling. Meike Ruoff, Director of 1cc, will contribute to the panel discussion on the „Review of the Batteries Directive (End of Life)“ as panel member on Thursday September 21 at 11 am. Other panel members will be José Rizo Martin from the European Commission as well as representatives from EUCOBAT, the European association of battery schemes, and from the Belgium NPO Febelauto. Further information: http://www.icm.ch/icbr-2017

1cc Presents at Product Stewardship 2017 Conference in Florida

Johanna Terry will represent 1cc at this year’s Product Stewardship 2017 Conference in Tampa, Florida on November 2 – 4, 2017. The Product Stewardship Conference brings together product stewardship professionals and offers them an information platform regarding global safety, environmental and regulatory issues and product life cycle topics. On Thursday, November 2, from 11.30 AM – 12.00 PM, Johanna will give a presentation on “WEEE Legislation in Emerging Countries – Status and Future Stewardship Developments” Further Information: https://www.productstewards.org/Stewardship2017/learn/Pages/WEEE-Legislation-in-Emerging-Countries—Status-and-Future-Stewardship-Developments.aspx  

1cc presents at Chemspec Europe 2017

This year’s Chemspec Europe – a leading conference for the chemical industry – will take place  May 31 and June 1, 2017 in Munich. 1cc will participate at the conference at its own booth (R145). We are looking forward to meeting you! 1cc consultant Nadiia Kaiun will give the presentation “Update on Toxic Substances Control Act in USA” on June 1, from 15:00 to 15:30 (Regulatory Services Zone). The presentation will provide an overview of the key elements of TSCA Modernization Act and actions required for manufactures and exporters of chemicals to the USA. Furthermore, upcoming deadlines and certain aspects of organizing compliance will be discussed. Further Information: www.chemspecevents.com/europe

1cc Presents at Battery Power 2017 in Dallas/Texas

This year´s Battery Power – an international conference highlighting the latest developments impacting batteries and power management in portable devices – will take place May 17 – 18, 2017 in Dallas/Texas. Ofira Varga, Senior Consultant, 1WEEE Services Corp. a subsidiary of 1cc GmbH, will give the presentation “Battery Take Back and Recycling Obligations” on May 18, 2017 at 13:00h local time. As the number of global environmental legislations covering electronic and electrical products, batteries and packaging increases annually, it is becoming more and more challenging for companies to maintain compliance for product/battery sales in markets around the world. The presentation will focus on battery take back and recycling legislations and will highlight which parts of the world have already implemented / are in the process of implementing recycling regulations for batteries. In addition, the presentation will provide examples for different approaches as the batteries covered under the legislation or the definition of the obligated party in different regions. Further information: www.batterypoweronline.com/conferences

1cc Offers New Webinars in May

1cc GmbH organizes webinars related to Chemicals and to Batteries legislation in May 2017. Participation is free.   Title: “REACH 2018 – How to Determine and Handle Your Registration Obligations Easily” Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CEST Language: English Speaker: Nadiia Kaiun, Consultant at 1cc GmbH Sign up Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7633586356824187907 Or Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CEST Language: English Speaker: Nadiia Kaiun, Consultant at 1cc GmbH Sign up Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8297525353745128451   Title: ” Environmental Compliance in the Focus of Product Safety: Divergent Requirements for Batteries” Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CEST Language: English Speaker: Solveig Legler, Senior Strategy Manager at 1cc GmbH Sign up Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7577356232668271619

1cc attends 16th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2017

The 16th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2017 will take place from January 17 to 20, 2017 in Salzburg, Austria. The IERC 2017 brings together international producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, refurbishers, regulators and many more. The experts use this platform to discuss the latest recycling technologies, regulations, manufacturing processes and value of raw materials. Stefanie Enders, Legal Counsel at 1cc GmbH, will attend the interactive session on the question “Does the present WEEE Business Model Work? What needs to be changed?” on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11.00-12.30 hrs. At this session you will have the possibility to share your views with Stefanie and other experts and to give them feedback on their questions. Further information: www.icm.ch/ierc-2017  

Webinars related to REACH and Take-Back of Batteries

1cc GmbH organizes two new webinars related to REACH and Take-Back of Batteries. Both webinars will be offered in English. Please find below further information: Title: REACH 2018 – How to Determine and Handle Your Registration Obligations Easily Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2016 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CEST Speaker: Nadiia Kaiun, Consultant at 1cc Sign up:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6095035333585531139 Title: Environmental Compliance for E-Bikes – Focus on Take-Back of Batteries Date: Wed, Oct 12, 2016 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CEST Speaker: Solveig Legler, Senior Strategy Manager at 1cc Sign up: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5197266497588530947 PS: Participation in these 1cc webinars is free. However, the number of participants in each webinar will be limited to 20 attendees. Looking forward to your participation!