ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The European Commission has launched a consultation on the New Circular Economy Action Plan. It will be open to anyone affected by the proposed action plan to submit comments until 20 January 2020. The action plan – as part of the European Commission’s core policy, the European Green Deal – is aimed at accelerating the transition towards a circular economy and will be adopted alongside the EU Industrial Strategy to encourage greater sustainability throughout the value chain of products. More

The Vietnamese consumer electronics market has been underpinned by the country’s healthy economic growth and its tech-savvy young population. Hong Kong suppliers of electronic accessories can partner with reputed local distributors and specialist retailers to capture the export opportunities. Meanwhile, online retail is more common for inexpensive gadgets, new models or products with big discounts. More

Mexico has adopted new mandatory standards for mobile terminal equipment that operates in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 1,900 MHz, 1,700 MHz/2,100 MHz and/or 2,500 MHz bandwidths and can use the radio spectrum or can be connected to telecommunications networks. More

E-cigarette products sales to minors are now prohibited, following a recently issued government directive. More