EU directives

Most of the raw materials in the magnets for e-bike motors are imported from China. – Photo Bike Europe

New EU directive enforces e-bike component recycling

BRUSSELS, Belgium - An agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Directive was reached by the EU Council recently. The Directive includes important...

The European Raw Materials Act aims to ensure an EU's access to a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of critical raw materials. – Photo Shutterstock

E-bike motors included in European Raw Materials Act

BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Commission wants to increase the recycling volumes of raw materials used in permanent magnets, including e-bikes...

CONEBI and ZIV will host an EU legislation update event at Eurobike. Photo: Bike Europe

EU legislation and the future of the bicycle industry update event at...

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The industry organisation CONEBI and ZIV will host an update event on future legislation in the European Union. A...

For the industry organisations the main objective is to ensure that the e-bike continues to be considered legally a bicycle. – Photo Bike Europe

European cycling associations campaign to protect legal status of...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission's announcement to review Directive 168/2013 which regulates the type-approval for vehicles with two or...

LEVA-EU member, Rad Power Bikes, also notes that the current regulations need more clarity for the market to grow. - Photo LEVA-EU

No LEV legislation changes imminent as new study is launched

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The European Commission cannot continue to ignore a key barrier to growth for the LEV market," says trade association, LEVA-EU,...

Taiwan’s new bill aims to greatly increase fines for using fraudulent certificates of origin. – Photo Bike Europe

After EU Investigation Taiwan Steps Up Fight Against Fraud of Rules...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Last Tuesday Taiwan's parliament passed the review of a draft bill to step up the fight against fake origin labels and certificates...

European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2019/1379 imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of bicycles originating in the People's Republic of China. – Photo Bike Europe

European Commission Maintains Anti-Dumping Duties on China Made...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union is maintaining the anti-dumping duties on regular made in China bicycles that are exported to the EU member...

Brussels is taking close look at online and offline sales practices. Bike sector is advised to play active role in this process. – Photo European Union

Will Brussels Be Threatening Your Current Distribution Model?

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Since late last year Brussels is evaluating the General Vertical Block Exemption Regulation 2010 (hereinafter referred to as...

DEKRA opened new electromagnetic compatibility laboratory and battery test facilities based in Stuttgart. – Photo DEKRA

As Legal Status of E-Bikes Have Changed New Test Laboratory for EN...

STUTTGART, Germany - DEKRA, the German testing and experts organization, has expanded its range of services targeted to electric two-wheel mobility....

The European Commission published its conclusion of the expiry review. – Photo Bike Europe

European Commission Publishes Anti-Dumping Review For China Made...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union is poised to maintain anti-dumping duties on Chinese bicycles for another five years. The European Commission...