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European Commission Implements Action Plan for No-deal Scenario in Framework of Brexit

21 February 2019

On 18 February 2019, the European Commission announced its continued rolling out of a plan that has the intent of preparing businesses in the area of customs and indirect taxation such as Value Added Tax (“VAT”). This is being done due to the risk that the UK might leave the EU without ratifying the Withdrawal Agreement. More

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Official Journal Summary

19 February 2019

Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of steel road wheels originating in the People's Republic of China. More

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Anti-dumping Actions

19 February 2019

Road wheels of steel, whether or not with their accessories and whether or not fitted with tyres, currently falling under CN codes ex 8708 70 99 and ex 8716 90 90 (TARIC codes 8708 70 99 20, 8708 70 99 80, 8716 90 90 95, 8716 90 90 97). For a more detailed description, please see point 2 of the notice of initiation. More

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Online Platforms to Become More Regulated Under Newly Agreed P2B Rules

19 February 2019

On 13 February 2019, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission reached a political deal to finalize the legal text of the platform-to-business (P2B) Regulation. This will be the first EU law to address P2B relations, aiming to increase transparency in contractual interactions and provide effective redress for online businesses. More

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ECHA Urged to Follow Through with Database of Products Containing Hazardous Substances

18 February 2019

By 5 January 2020, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is mandated to establish a database of articles that contain so-called Candidate List substances and make this information available to waste treatment operators and consumers. More

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The EU’s FDI Screening Programme: Implications for Hong Kong

15 February 2019

The new FDI screening framework in the EU is likely to lead to more detailed, onerous and lengthy reviews. Any investment from Hong Kong, whether directly or indirectly from mainland China or other Asian countries, into strategic assets or technologies is, therefore, likely to be carefully assessed to ascertain if foreign investment filings are required or advisable. More

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Official Journal Summary

12 February 2019

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures (ammonium nitrate from Russia). More

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Restriction Proposed Regarding Intentionally Added Microplastics

12 February 2019

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on 30 January 2019 that it has submitted a “restriction proposal” for microplastic particles that are intentionally added to mixtures used by consumers or professionals. The report states that ECHA has assessed the health and environmental risks posed by intentionally added microplastics and has concluded that an EU-wide restriction would be justified. More

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Official Journal Summary

08 February 2019

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/159 of 31 January 2019 imposing definitive safeguard measures against imports of certain steel products. More

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European Commission Publishes Regulation Imposing Definitive Safeguards on Imports of Certain Steel Products

08 February 2019

On 1 February 2019, the EU published Commission Implementing Regulation 2019/159 (“Regulation 2019/159” or the “Definitive Regulation”) by means of which it imposes safeguard measures on imports of certain steel products. According to the provisions of Regulation 2019/159, the safeguard measures take the form of tariff-rate quotas combined with a 25% ad valorem duty. More

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