新自行車租用計劃讓倫敦踏板動起來！
倫敦的1.4億英鎊（1.69億）自行車租用計劃於上週五大張旗鼓開張，並廣獲好評，但也有一些小瑕疵。 受到倫敦自行車市長Boris Johnson強力支持，兩年來努力的最終成果，
CEN Safety Standards for Bicycles Acknowledged by European Commission
The European Commission has published the references of a number of CEN safety standards for bicycles in the Official Journal of the European Union. As ...
EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 1)
The battery and the motor in an e-Bike result in a number of risks that do not exist in a conventional bicycle. In five chapters you can find ...
EU Postpones Modernised Customs Code and Makes Imports Safer
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Modernised Customs Code Regulation (EC) No 450/2008 was aimed at modernizing the Community Customs Code, now to be renamed as ...
No Dumping Duties on Chinese E-Bikes and Pedelecs
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Dumping duties only apply to Chinese bicycles that fall under one of the three CN codes 8712. E-bikes and Pedelecs are considered as ...
New Generalised System of Preferences for 2009 - 2012 (updated for 2010)
On January 1, 2009 a new European Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) comes into force. It applies until December 31, 2011. There are hardly any ...
EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 2) Machinery Directive
BRUSSELS, Belgium - "Cycles with pedal assistance which are equipped with an auxiliary electric motor having a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 ...
Dumping Investigation on Chinese Made Saddles (updated for 2010)
On April 7, 2006 the Official Journal of the European Union published the: Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ...
Anti-Circumvention Duties under Review (Updated for 2009)
Since 28 November 2006, the anti-circumvention duty on certain bicycle parts from China is under review. Grounds for the review
New Boost for the Internal EU-Market
The European Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of a broad package of measures to facilitate the functioning of the internal ...
EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 4) Battery Transportation
BRUSSELS, Belgium - One of the major risks associated with the transport of batteries and battery-powered equipment is short-circuit of the battery as a ...
EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 3) Electromagnetic Compatibility
BRUSSELS, Belgium - All electric devices influence each other when interconnected or close to each other. Sometimes one may observe interference between ...
EU Regulations for E-bikes & Pedelecs (Part 6) Battery Directive
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Batteries may contain metals such as zinc, copper, manganese, lithium and nickel, which present a risk to the environment and human ...
E-bikes included in EU Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Directive 2012/19/EU on waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is aimed at improving the collection and recycling of the said waste. The objective of this Directive is to protect the environment and public health by preventing or reducing the adverse impacts of WEEE and by reducing overall impacts of resource use thus contributing to sustainable development.
Tighter checks on EU imports
In 2005, European Regulation 648 has become effective, imposing new and uniform obligations on imports from third countries. The measures have been ...
EN 14344: European standard for child seats used on bicycles
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Since 2004, it has become easier for the consumer to determine whether a child's seat for bicycles is safe and of good quality. In that year, a European standard that includes a number of elementary safety aspects has become effective. Compliance is based on self-certification.
EU-Commission Appoints Trade Hearing Officer
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In an attempt to improve transparency and to guarantee impartiality in trade defence proceedings, the Commission has created some ...
48.5% Anti-Circumvention Duties on Certain Chinese Parts
BRUSSELS, Belgium - After the introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese bikes, a number of exporters and importers tried to skirt the extra levy ...