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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Addressing Human Rights in the Supply Chain

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The human element in your supply chain - There is little risk in claiming that ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) has been one of the most used acronyms over the last few years. Some salient examples that changed how...more

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EU Adopts First of a Series of Voluntary Cybersecurity Certification Schemes

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On January 31, 2024, the European Commission (EC) adopted the first of a series of initiatives to harmonize cybersecurity certification across the EU: the European Cybersecurity Scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). While EUCC...more

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Key terms of the European Hydrogen Bank’s November 2023 Pilot Auction

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The European Commission recently released the heavily anticipated terms and conditions for its initial European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) auction. The structure of this subsidy scheme is of great interest to green hydrogen...more

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Medical Devices in the EU: MDD Certificates Remain Valid - the EU Extends Transition Periods for MDR Compliance, and Sell-Off...

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Today, on Monday, March 20, 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/607 of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 15, 2023, amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards transitional provisions for certain...more

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EU: IN VITRO Diagnostic Regulation Entered Into Force (Part 1 OF 3)

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In vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), hence devices used for medical tests on samples such as blood or tissue that have been taken from the human body, have become the center of attention in the public eye during the...more

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MDCG guidance on QMS certification of distributors/importers relabeling, repackaging medical devices

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In August 2021, the MDCG issued guidance MDCG 2021-23 for notified bodies, distributors and importers on certification activities in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746. The...more

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The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism : inspiration for others or Pandora’s box?

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Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM Proposal”) on 14 July 2021 as part of the “Fit for 55” legislative package aimed at reducing the EU’s greenhouse gas...more

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The ICO Age-Appropriate Design Code of Practice: Steps to Take in 2021 To Protect Children’s Privacy

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The United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) finalized a new Code of Practice (the Code) in September 2020, which applies to most companies that offer online services to or otherwise collect personal data from...more

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Wait Is Over: USMCA Border Enforcement Begins

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US tariffs are applied at the time of import and so the elevated role played by US Customs and Border Protection should not be underestimated. While the Customs section begins with the analysis “The Wait Is Over: USMCA Border...more

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Brazilian Government Makes the LGPD Effective Imminently

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On August 14, 2018, the Brazilian government approved the Brazilian General Data Protection Law, known as the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (“LGPD”). Enforcement was set to begin on August 15, 2020 but then, due to...more

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In Principle: 10 Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2020

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Welcome to the 2020 edition of In Principle. With the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU) on31 January 2020, and moving into a transition period which will last until 31 December 2020, Brexit of courselooms...more

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The EU Cybersecurity Act Introduces Certifications and the New Cybersecurity Agency

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On June 27, 2019, the EU Regulation on Information and Communication Technology (Cybersecurity Act or Act) became effective introducing, for the first time, EU-wide rules for the cybersecurity certification of products and...more

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Guidelines on the Certification Mechanisms under the GDPR

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The European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") has published guidelines on the use of the certification mechanism under the GDPR. Certifications are intended to help businesses provide evidence of compliance with the GDPR. The...more

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Chapter 13: Cross-Border Data Transfers – Unlocking the EU General Data Protection Regulation

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Why does this topic matter to organisations? In today's world, it is increasingly important to be able to move data freely to wherever those data are needed. However, the transfer of personal data to recipients outside the...more

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The FTC Continues to Flex its Safe Harbor Enforcement Muscles

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On August 17, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced settlements with 13 companies on charges that they misled consumers by claiming that they were certified members of the U.S.-EU or U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor...more

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