SPORTS GOODS

Action Proposed for Re-use of Waste Electronics, Furniture and Other Leisure Items

19 September 2019

On 29 August 2019, the European Commission released a news alert drawing attention to a German study regarding the potential to re-use waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE), furniture and leisure goods from household waste. The study analyses the quality of the waste items and their potential to be re-used as well as the amount of work required to make an item re-usable. More

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Sporting Goods Industry in Hong Kong

21 August 2019

Hong Kong companies export a diverse range of sporting goods. The major categories here include sports equipment and accessories, sports apparel and sports footwear. In the first half of 2019, Hong Kong’s sporting goods exports grew by 2%, with the US and the EU accounting for nearly half of the total. More

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Bookworms flex muscles

06 August 2019

The third HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a close last month. More

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CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

06 August 2019

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China. Products: Magnetic Trivets, Inclined Sleepers, Infant Sock and Rattle Sets, and Trampolines. More

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French Government Proposes Anti-waste and Circular Economy Law Covering Numerous Consumer Goods

26 July 2019

On 10 July 2019, the French Government presented an ambitious proposal for an “anti-waste” and circular economy law (the Law Proposal) to France’s Council of Ministers. The Law Proposal is divided into four sections, which are titled “Information to Consumers”, “Fight against Waste”, “Responsibilities of Producers” and “Miscellaneous Provisions”. More

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Technology takes to pitch

05 July 2019

Innovation and technology is having an impact on all aspects of life in the 21st Century, with sports and leisure no exception. More

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EU Considers Maintaining Anti-dumping Tariffs on Chinese Bicycles for Further Five Years

21 June 2019

The European Commission is currently reviewing the tariffs on bicycles manufactured in mainland China. On 11 June 2019, it was reported that the European Commission is considering extending anti-dumping duties on Chinese bicycles for another five years. A final decision is expected in September 2019. More

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Start-up focuses on finish line

23 May 2019

After completing a high-endurance sporting event like a marathon, most participants would want a photo of themselves in action. More

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U.S. Terminates Duty-Free Benefits for Turkey

20 May 2019

President Trump issued a proclamation on 16 May rescinding Turkey’s designation as a beneficiary country under the Generalised System of Preferences, effective 17 May. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo

14 May 2019

This wide-ranging exhibition has something for sports and leisure enthusiasts from all walks of life – and for businesses wanting to cater to them. More

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