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Portion of C-Band Spectrum Reallocated for Terrestrial Broadband Use

A portion of the C-band spectrum, 3.4 to 3.8 GHz, was reallocated for use by terrestrial broadband operators by the European Commission on October 9, 2014. This space was previously reserved exclusive... Read More...

European Union Considers Ban on High-Power Electronic Items

To meet efficiency targets, the European Union is considering implementing a ban on high-powered hairdryers, kettles and lawnmowers. According to a European Commission predatory study, “Ecodesign Working Pl... Read More...

European Commission Report Fails to Find Link between Health Risks Associated with Electricity Pylons

A new report released from the European Commission could not find a conclusive link that exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from electricity pylons causes a health risk.

Updates to Toy Safety Standard

The European Commission released two updates to toy safety standards that will affect U.S. toy manufacturers and distributors exporting their products into Europe.

Standards list for in-vitro medical devices updated by EU Commission

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has published an updated list of standards that can be used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of its Directive 98/79/EC, dealing with in-vitro d... Read More...

New standards lists released for the EU’s Machinery Directive

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has issued an updated list of standards that can be used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of its Directive 2006/42/EC, the current version of t... Read More...

European Commission clears acquisition of German ISP

The European Commission today approved of the acquisition of an Internet service provider by a major phone company in Germany. The EC ruled that the acquisition of Hansenet Telekommunikation GmbH by Telefónica ... Read More...

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