EU considers food labelling
Back in 2008, the European Commission issued a proposal for legislation on providing food information to consumers. The proposal was approved. It included food labelling rules and nutritional information. But Members of the European Parliament rejected a mandatory system that would have labelled food based on the traffic light system. The idea is now gaining […]
EU bans pesticides
On June 14, the European Parliament decided to support the European Commission’s proposal for an outright ban on the use of pesticides in nature conservation areas. Under the new rules, farmers will no longer be allowed to use pesticides in areas that have been determined to have an ecological focus. Member States will decide what […]
EU to reduce the use of microplastics
Following the Circular Economy Package, the European Commission is also working towards an over-arching strategy on plastics. In that framework, it is also considering legislation that is aimed at reducing microplastics that are emitted by various products at the end of their lifecycle, or during production and transport. Bans on the use of microplastics in […]
Alber & Geiger Among Best Lawyers in Benelux
Alber & Geiger is proud to announce that the firm was recognized again in 2017 by The Lawyer European Awards for its excellence across the European legal market. Alber & Geiger was shortlisted as Law Firm of the Year in the Benelux. This follows on an earlier recognition by the prestigious European Public Affairs Awards […]
Changes Coming to Firearm Regulations
Next to the proposal to amend the Firearms Directive, which focuses on possession, acquisition and transfer within the European Union, the European Commission is also set to embark on a revision of the Firearms Regulation. The revision will affect firearms, their parts and components, as well as ammunition intended for civilian use. Moreover, the review […]
Are Food Products Sold in Eastern Europe of Poor Quality?
There is now increasing pressure on the EU to tackle the highly contentious issue of big companies and supermarkets selling supposedly subpar versions of brand name foods in Eastern Europe. Previous reports and studies have pointed at the double standards and found that higher prices were being charged for products with lower quality ingredients. The […]
EU Funding for Third Countries
Via the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the European Union lays down the maximum annual amounts, which the European Union dedicates to a particular field over a certain period of time. The current projection covers the period 2014-2020. The MFF includes, among other things, all the external action of the European Union, which provides support to […]
Reconsidering Technology’s Role in Consumer Product Liability
The European Union is assessing whether the existing directive dealing with producer liability for defective products is still fit-for-purpose. The current directive guarantees the liability of the producer in the event of damage caused by malfunctioning products. In addition, it sets common rules for liability and offers consumers an opportunity to claim financial compensation. The […]
Alcohol Industry Asked to List Ingredients & Nutrition Information
The European Commission recently presented its proposal on mandatory labeling of the list of the ingredients and the nutrition declaration of alcohol beverages. Currently, the alcohol industry was not required to provide ingredients and nutrition information. This was in stark contrast to other foods, which had to provide labelling information. The European Commission has now […]
Alber & Geiger Receives Honor
Alber & Geiger was recognized by the prestigious European Public Affairs Awards (EuroPAwards). Alber & Geiger’s Managing Partner, Dr Andreas Geiger, was handed the Consultant of the Year award for exceptional delivery towards the firm and clients. In addition, the EuroPAwards shortlisted Alber & Geiger as Consultancy of the Year for all around excellence in […]