The CCCI in collaboration with the University of Limassol (UoL, the evolution of CIIM), in the context of the work of the Green Entrepreneurship Observatory, is organizing presentations on Green Entrepreneurship to inform businesses.

The need for businesses to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices is now known to everyone, and in many cases is part of the legal obligations of businesses. Some of the main obligations for a green transition that affect businesses are emission reduction, sustainable production, promoting sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.

The European Green Deal is central to promoting sustainable growth and green practices and provides important opportunities for businesses, including investments in innovation, research and development, as well as the creation of new green jobs. In the context of the presentations, interested parties will have the opportunity to be informed about:

1. Mandatory commitments
2.  The Green Entrepreneurship transition methodology
3. Funding sources, including the I-STARS Grants Scheme for the transition of tourism industry towards sustainability, implemented by the CCCI and co-funded by the EC
   Also, please answer the relevant questionnaire in order to examine the views and strategies as well as the relevant training needs of businesses. The days and times of the presentations are as follows:

Also, please answer the relevant questionnaire in order to examine the views and strategies as well as the relevant training needs of businesses. The days and times of the presentations are as follows:

• 20 September 2023 – 15:00-17:30 – Paphos Chamber of Commerce – Complete the questionnaire by clicking here
• 25 September 2023 – 15:00-17:30 – Larnaca Chamber of Commerce – Complete the questionnaire by clicking here
• 4 October 2023 – 15:00-17:30 – Limassol Chamber of Commerce – Complete the questionnaire by clicking here

You can sign up by clicking here. You will need to select the presentation you wish to participate in.

PDF Circular – Presentations on Green Entrepreneurship

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry announces that the receipt of applications from companies in the agricultural, industrial and services sectors for financial support for private participation in trade fairs, which took place or will take place between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, under the three following Sponsorship Plans, has begun:

• De minimis Aid Scheme for Cypriot companies active in the processing and/or marketing of industrial products, for private participation in trade fairs in Cyprus and abroad.
• De minimis Aid Scheme for Cypriot enterprises active in the sectors of processing and/or marketing of agricultural products, for private participation in trade fairs in Cyprus and abroad.
• De minimis Aid Scheme for Cypriot service companies, for private participation in trade fairs in Cyprus and abroad.

Interested parties can obtain the Application Form, together with the incorporated Information Brochure by clicking here

For more information, you can contact the Ministry at telephone numbers 22867234 / 22867192 / 22867268 or at email ts@meci.gov.cy.

Circular PDF – Funding Schemes for private participation of businesses in exhibitions in Cyprus and abroad in 2023

«Φ» (41) – Ο Περί Προστιθέμενης Αξίας Τροποποιητικός Νόμος 75(Ι)2023 – Μειωμένος συντελεστής ΦΠΑ 3% και μηδενικός συντελεστής για ορισμένα προϊόντα.

Regarding the above issue, we would like to inform you that two new Regulations have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and they appear below. The following links also include the timetables for the implementation of the Regulations.

1. COMMISION REGULATION (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023
Amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products.

2. COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/1490 of 19 July 2023

Amending regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use in cosmetic products of certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction.

PDF Circular – Amendment to the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009

We would like to inform you that the electronic newsletter “International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities” with selected partnering proposals from abroad has been published. To see the Edition of July 2023, please click HERE

PDF – International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities – Edition July 2023