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Latest update: 13 Nov 2009 - Issue 23

Feature Article

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picture EU’s latest Annual Report on anti-dumping activities reveals mainland China as primary target
On 26 October 2009, the EU’s anti-dumping report for 2008 (the 27th Annual Report) was presented by the Commission to the European Parliament....


Industry News

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picture Sleeping items intended for infants to face new harmonised safety standards
On 21 October 2009, Member State representatives sitting in the EU’s General Product Safety Committee in Brussels gave their thumbs up to the drawing up of new safety standards covering children's sleeping items, including duvets, baby sleeping bags and cot mattresses....

Products related to energy-use fall within scope of new ecodesign Directive
On 31 October 2009, the EU’s Official Journal published a new law which is intended to change the way “energy-related” products will be designed, to make them more environmentally friendly....

WEEE and RoHS debate creates division among senior legislators: controversy set to delay adoption of new recast Directives
At the Environment Ministers’ Council meeting held in Luxembourg on 21 October 2009, the Member States’ Ministers held a policy debate on the proposed recast of the RoHS and WEEE Directives....

Rules amended for imports of eggs and egg products from Chinese mainland
Hong Kong traders who deal in foodstuffs may recall a 2002 Commission Decision (Decision 2002/69/EC, later consolidated with its subsequent amendments under Decision 2002/994/EC), announcing protective testing measures as well as outright bans with regard to products of animal origin from mainland China....


General and Market Reports

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picture Latest EU Study finds majority of cross-border online retail purchases face obstacles
Hong Kong sellers trading their consumer goods in the EU may be concerned about the findings of a European Commission Communication, which reports that EU consumers who wish to purchase goods such as CDs, cameras, computers, washing machines, clothing and books from online retailers based in another EU Member State face serious difficulties....


Anti-dumping Actions

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Anti-dumping Actions
There are no developments to report....


Official Journal Summary

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Official Journal Summary
OFFICIAL JOURNALS FOR WEEK ENDING 7 AND 31 NOVEMBER 2009....