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Russia: Revised rules for the submission of EPR reporting

As of 1 January 2021, importers and manufacturers of products subject to the extended producer responsibility (including electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, textiles and packaging) as well as manufacturers’ associations are required to submit the relevant yearly reporting in accordance with the revised procedure.  The report must contain information about products released on the Russian market during reporting year, the fulfilment by a particular importer or manufacturer of the set utilisation / recycling targets for wastes that in

Russia: EPR – adopted recycling targets for 2021

Russia has adopted recycling targets for 2021 for wastes generated from products subject to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements (including WEEE, batteries and packaging wastes).

Russia: Adopted Occupational Safety Rules for Food Production Facilities

As of 1 January 2021, facilities involved in production of certain types of food in Russia, are required to comply with the adopted occupational safety rules. The rules apply to facilities involved into production of bread and bakery, pasta, baking yeast, sugar, black treacle, confectionery products, food concentrates, starch, fruit and vegetable products, juices, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, dairy, meat as well as fat and oil products.

Uzbekistan: Adopted Technical Regulation on Oils and Fats

As of 18 November 2020, organisations importing, or manufacturing oil and fat products in Uzbekistan are required to comply with revised requirements on the safety of oils and fats imposed by Uzbekistan Technical Regulation on the Safety of Oils and Fats.

Russia: Adopted ecodesign requirements for lights and luminaries

As of 1 January 2021, manufacturers and importers of lighting devices and electrical AC lamps used for lighting purposes are required to comply with the adopted ecodesign requirements. The requirements were adopted by Decree No.2255 of 24 December 2020 (the Decree). The adopted Decree ceases to be valid 24 months after the date of entry into force of the EAEU technical regulation "On requirements for the energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices" (TR EAEU 048/2019), but no later than January 1, 2026.

Russia: Adopted occupational safety rules in construction

As of 1 January 2021, organisations performing construction, renovation and refurbishment activities in Russia are required to comply with the revised set of occupational safety rules.

The rules apply to all organisations and sole traders, regardless of the form of incorporation.

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