On 22 March 2023, the European Commission adopted a Proposal for a Directive on Common Rules Promoting the Repair of Goods. This legislation, which amends Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828, aims to save consumers money. In addition, it supports the objectives of the European Green Deal as it will help reduce waste.

This need is illustrated by the tendency of consumers to choose replacement instead of repair, when products become defective, while the incentives provided to consumers to repair their products after the expiration of the legal warranty are insufficient. The proposed legislation will make repair easier and more cost-effective for consumers, as opposed to replacing products.
In the context of the adoption of the Proposal for a Directive, the Consumer Protection Service of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, is conducting a Public Consultation to collect views, comments and suggestions.

Please find attached the relevant documents for your information, by clicking here

Interested parties may submit their comments in writing no later than Friday 30 June 2023 to email ekoupepidou@meci.gov.cy or to fax 22867357. For more information, please contact the Competent Officer of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Eleni Koupepidou, at 22200930.

PDF – Public Consultation on a proposal for a Directive on regulations

Green economy Cluster/SME Matchmaking Mission to Japan
We would like to inform you that the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently calling for applications for its second Green economy Cluster/SME mission to be organized in Japan, on 28 February to 1 March 2024, alongside “Tokyo Decarbonization Expo”.

• Mission dates: February 28 to March 1, 2024
• Application deadline: 30 October 2023
• It is a physical mission in Tokyo, Japan
  

Unique opportunity for B2B meetings!
The participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the “Tokyo Decarbonization Expo” (https://www.decarbonization-expo.jp/hub/en-gb.html) within a common booth for all the participants of the mission. Number of places is limited, hence a selection process will be held.

Targets:
Target participants are Small and Medium sized Enterprises and Clusters from EU member states operating in below sectors:

• Energy production & conservation : Renewables, biomass, Combined Charging System (CCS), Small Modular Reactors, co-generation, energy storage, advanced materials, thermal isolation etc.
• Efficiency and sustainability: Sustainable consumer products, recycling, waste reduction, re-usable products etc.
• Mobility: Zero emission vehicles, hydrogen, e-bikes, fuel cells, micro mobility etc.

Costs:
The EU-Japan Centre will cover participation fees to the fair, and the booth operational costs. Travel, accommodation and living expenses must be covered by the participating company . Participants will also benefit from a €600 grant to help offset some of above mentioned costs.

Program’s Objectives

• Display your technology at one of Japan’s leading trade shows
• Meet potential business partners
• Create new business opportunities
• Develop partnerships and business cooperation on global markets
• Discover business opportunities with Japanese companies in Japan and beyond

For more information about the mission and to apply: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/green-clustersme-mission

Green Mission to Japan 2024 – PDF

We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry (MECI) has notified us through a letter that the European Commission has announced the Product Safety Award 2023 for businesses and researchers.

The EU Product Safety Award encourages and honors innovative business initiatives and research that make a difference for consumers.

Please click here for more information regarding the criteria for participation as well as the condition rules of the competition.

For any other inquiries please contact EU-PRODUCT-SAFETY-AWARD@ec.europa.eu

PDF – The EU Product Safety Award for 2023

Προϊόντα με επικίνδυνες χημικές ουσίες, τα οποία θεωρείται ότι περικλείουν κινδύνους για τους εργαζόμενους και τους καταναλωτές, έχουν εντοπισθεί στην Ευρωπαϊκή αγορά. Διαβάστε την ανακοίνωση εδώ: Προϊόντα που περιέχουν Επικίνδυνες Χημικές Ουσίες ΚΧΠΑΥ/20

The CCCI and the Famagusta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the University of Limassol (UoL, the evolution of CIIM), in the context of the work of the Green Entrepreneurship Observatory, are organizing a presentation/discussion on Green Entrepreneurship on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 16:00 to 17:30 at the Famagusta Chamber of Commerce at 153 Georgiou Gourounia Avenue, 1^st Floor, Office 3, 5281, Paralimni.

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 green transition that affect businesses are emission reduction, sustainable production, promotion of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

The European Green Deal is central to promoting sustainable growth and to adopting green practices and provides important opportunities for businesses, including investments in innovation, research and development, as well as the creation of new green jobs.

During the presentation, various topics regarding Green Entrepreneurship as well as ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) issues will be discussed and the Green Entrepreneurship Observatory will be presented. The topics will be developed by experts from the University of Limassol.

Interested parties can register their participation no later than Wednesday 21 June 2023 by clicking here.