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Batteries in Germany exceed new EU toxic metal limits
Levels of toxic metals in batteries were not immediately reduced in line with new limits imposed by EU regulations, according to a survey from Germany. The study focuses on concentrations of toxic metals contained in batteries sold in Germany in 2010 and 2011, but its authors say the results are relevant to other EU countries. The EU Batteries Directive1 sets limits for the content of hazardous ...
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Green batteries for Europe? We’re leading the way, says Dr Andy Bush
The EU has published plans to update its batteries regulation. Commenting , Dr Andy Bush, Managing Director of the International Lead Association said: “These proposals are a welcome step towards Europe’s zero carbon objectives. A range of battery technologies will be required to achieve these objectives. We agree that all batteries placed on the EU market should be more sustainable, ...
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EVK presents the ABAS ThinLine family of inductive sensors for metal detection in industrial sorting
The new ABAS TL (ThinLine) sensor devices are used in secondary raw material recovery by detecting metallic contaminants and eliminating them in the sorting process, or in the recuperation of metals from bulk material in various industries. The areas of application can be found in the recycling of polymers, recycling of electronic waste, sorting of construction and demolition waste, wood ...
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EVK presents the ABAS ThinLine family of inductive sensors for metal detection in industrial sorting
The new ABAS TL (ThinLine) sensor devices are used in secondary raw material recovery by detecting metallic contaminants and eliminating them in the sorting process, or in the recuperation of metals from bulk material in various industries. The areas of application can be found in the recycling of polymers, recycling of electronic waste, sorting of construction and demolition waste, wood ...
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BERR appoints batteries enforcement authority
The Business and Economics Minister, Ian Pearson, has appointed the National Weights and Measurements Laboratory (NWML) as the body responsible for enforcing the Batteries Regulations. The NWML is an executive agency of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. It has operated on a net running cost agency basis since April 1996. Pearson said: 'Building on its experience and ...
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Mercury spotlight: The toxic lamps that shall not be turned off
The most recent call by the UN to phase out mercury-added products by 2020 is poised to give lawmakers and a handful of powerful companies a headache. This week, Mauro Anastasio looks into the long-standing battle to ban fluorescent lamps in the EU. Batteries, thermometers, fluorescent lamps, cosmetics and other products containing mercury have their days numbered, the UN Environment Programme ...
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September infringements package: main decisions
In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply properly with their obligations under EU law. These decisions covering many sectors aim at ensuring proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The Commission has taken today 220 decisions, including 32 reasoned opinions and 6 ...
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