Regulation on Deforestation-free Products
On 29 June 2023, the Regulation on deforestation-free products entered into force. The main driver of deforestation is the expansion of agricultural land that is linked to the …
EU lawmakers approve new battery laws, but more work lies ahead
EUROBAT executive director Rene Schroeder, said the European Commission must now ensure any new laws affecting batteries — such as upcoming end-of-life vehicles …
What Constitutes A Battery: 3 Big Elements
The legal consequences of a battery conviction depend on the type of battery and the jurisdiction''s laws. However, common consequences include: Fines : Fines for simple battery may range from a few hundred to …
Battery
Battery laws can vary by jurisdiction, with different states having different thresholds for what constitutes battery and the penalties associated with it. Civil lawsuits can also arise from …
EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) 2024 Requirements
The first set of regulation requirements under the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 will come into effect on 18 August 2024. These include performance and durability requirements for industrial batteries, electric …
Battery under the Law of Torts
Understanding battery within the law of torts is crucial for both legal practitioners and individuals, as it outlines the boundaries of acceptable conduct and the …
New EU rules for more sustainable and ethical batteries
On 14 June 2023, the European Parliament adopted an update of the EU''s battery directive to ensure that batteries can be repurposed, remanufactured or recycled at the end of their life. The new rules are linked to …
Battery Law
Battery Law Attorneys If you have been charged with the crime of battery, you need a competent attorney to investigate the facts of your case and develop a legal strategy to defeat the …
New law on more sustainable, circular and safe batteries enters …
A new law to ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe is entering into force today. The new Batteries Regulation will ensure that, in the future, …
New EU regulatory framework for batteries
battery value chains . The proposal seeks to introduce mandatory requirements on sustainability (such as carbon footprint rules, minimum recycled content, performance and durability …
New law on more sustainable, circular and safe …
A new law to ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe is entering into force today. The new Batteries Regulation will ensure that, in the future, batteries have a low carbon footprint, use minimal …
Mercury
The mercury content, placing on the market and import into the EU of a wide range of mercury-added products (e.g. batteries, electrical and electronic equipment, and …
Environmental Impact Assessment
Article 2(4) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive provides for the possibility for Member States to exempt a specific project from the requirements of the Directive in …
Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive (IED 2.0)
5 · This includes identifying BAT requirements for newly covered activities, such as the mining of metals, waste landfills and battery gigafactories. Establishing the Innovation Centre …
Understanding the Batteries Regulation
reduce environmental and social impacts throughout the entire battery life cycle. Restricting hazardous substances in batteries. Article 6 of the Regulation sets out the …
Assault and Battery Laws in Canada | Criminal Code Help
Assault and Battery Laws in Canada. Part VIII of the Criminal Code / Against the Person and Reputation. Using or Threatening Violence. If you have been charged with a crime in Canada, …
Assault and Battery Laws in the UK: Understanding Legal Definitions
Unlike assault, battery requires physical contact. It is important to note that even if the contact is minimal or does not result in visible harm, it can still constitute a battery under …
Waste law
Browse all EU laws on waste, including Directives, Regulations and Decisions, introduced to protect the environment and human health.
EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542)
The EU battery regulation introduces updated requirements to enhance the sustainability and safety of batteries and battery-powered products across their lifecycle. Here are some of its major highlights:
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Read about EU policy and law on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE or e-waste), such as computers and smartphones.
Battery
Find the legal definition of BATTERY from Black''s Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition. Any unlawful beating, or other wrongful physical violence or constraint, inflicted on a human being without …
Waste and recycling
4 · Main laws: Waste Framework Directive and other EU waste laws. Related topics: Chemicals, Circular economy, Industry, Plastics, Secondary raw materials, Sustainable …
Council adopts new regulation on batteries and waste batteries
The Council today adopted a new regulation that strengthens sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries. For the first time EU law will regulate the entire life cycle of a …
Assault and Battery Laws in the UK: Understanding Offenses and ...
Our team is well-versed in assault and battery laws in the UK and can offer expert advice and representation to protect your rights and interests. To learn more about the …
EU and China agree to further cooperation on circular economy
The specific actions outlined in the roadmap focus on plastics, including the ongoing negotiations for a global plastics treaty, battery value chains and remanufacturing. …
Common assault and battery | Legal Guidance
The offences of common Assault and battery. Technically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An assault is committed when the Defendant intentionally or …