The EU Council establishes the European stance before the IMO to adopt amendments to international conventions on ship safety and pollution.
Technical errors in European regulations governing how vehicle emissions and fuel consumption are measured are corrected. It affects manufacturers and vehicle type-approval procedures.
The EU imposes definitive tariffs on adipic acid imported from China to protect European manufacturers from dumping. Provisional rights already applied are also consolidated.
Errors are corrected in the regulation that sets definitive anti-dumping duties on ceramic tableware and kitchenware articles originating from China. It affects importers and distributors of these products in the EU.
The European Union will present a proposal to internationally ban TBPH, a persistent organic pollutant dangerous to human health and the environment.
The EU signs a comprehensive agreement with Uzbekistan to strengthen political, commercial and cooperation relations. It opens business opportunities and exchange between both regions.
The European Commission eliminates the regulation that imposed additional radio requirements on wireless devices. This simplifies obligations for manufacturers of communication equipment.
The EU updates restrictive measures against Myanmar by adding or modifying sanctioned persons and entities. These sanctions include asset freezing and travel bans.
The European Union expands control over chemicals used to manufacture synthetic drugs such as cathinones and amphetamines. Companies using them must comply with new registration and notification obligations.
The EU Council modifies the restrictive measures in force against Myanmar/Burma. The sanctions applied due to the political situation in that country are updated.