Etiket: Manufacturers
Everlasting Chemicals | British Columbia files class action against manufacturers
(Victoria) The British Columbia government has launched a class action against manufacturers of so-called “forever” chemicals involved in what it calls widespread contamination of drinking water systems. Posted at 7:58…
the winning lobbying of manufacturers to avoid the ban on yogurt pots and meat trays
According to the Climate and Resilience law, non-recyclable polystyrene packaging must be banned from January 1, 2025. But by the government’s own admission, manufacturers will not be able to apply…
the winning lobbying of manufacturers to avoid the ban on yogurt pots and meat trays
According to the Climate and Resilience law, non-recyclable polystyrene packaging must be banned from January 1, 2025. But by the government’s own admission, manufacturers will not be able to apply…
pharmacy manufacturers call on seniors to reduce the number of prescription treatments
Half of patients over 65 take more than five medications per day. LEEM, the organization that represents the pharmaceutical industry, states that “medicines are only truly effective when they are…
56 manufacturers are at the origin of half of this waste found in nature
To advance a draft international treaty against plastic pollution, 175 countries gathered in Canada. They will meet at the end of the year in South Korea to finalize the text.…
National Plastics Registry | Ottawa will hold plastics manufacturers accountable every year
(Ottawa) Canada is seeking to better control the amount of plastic produced in the country by requiring companies that manufacture it to report annually on what they produce. Published at…
Ottawa will hold plastics manufacturers accountable every year
Canada is seeking to better control the amount of plastic produced in the country and will require companies that make it to report annually on what they produce. Environment Minister…
Share prices of electric vehicle manufacturers slow on the stock market
Critics of electric vehicles are rubbing their hands: ah ha! We told you so. Technology costs too much. Consumers don’t want it. Manufacturers are losing millions. Despite the pitfalls, the…
butter manufacturing standards not always respected by manufacturers
Published on 04/14/2024 4:29 p.m. Video length: 3 min Food: butter manufacturing standards not always respected by manufacturers The French consume on average 8 kg of butter per year per…
European Union launches anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese manufacturers
It is part of new European rules to prevent subsidies from third countries suspected of creating unfair competition in calls for tender. Published on 04/09/2024 4:12 p.m. Reading time: 1…
French manufacturers in difficulty facing Chinese competition
The Systovi company, one of the last two manufacturers which assemble panels in France, near Nantes, is looking for a buyer. Published on 03/29/2024 3:56 p.m. Reading time: 3 min…
New law on displays in French: manufacturers threaten to withdraw their household appliances from the Quebec market
Faced with the obligation to translate the settings into French as warming zone, start, high/lowstarting next year, manufacturers of household appliances are threatening to no longer offer their products on…
Tampons, napkins, menstrual cups… Manufacturers obliged to detail the composition of hygienic protection from April
Fraud Repression believes that “information on the composition and good use practices” are essential for “preventing the risk of toxic shock syndrome”, a rare but potentially fatal disease. Published on…
Ottawa wants weapons manufacturers to supply it with more ammunition
The federal government is giving millions of dollars to two gunmakers to develop a plan to make more ammunition in Canada. National Defense Minister Bill Blair made the announcement Thursday…
Major manufacturers present their electric sports cars
(Geneva) Their “GTI”, “Turbo” and “Sport” ranges have started to disappear under the effect of anti-pollution standards. Now that they have electrified their everyday cars, the major car manufacturers are…
Improving batteries, a key issue for smartphone manufacturers
Under pressure from consumers, in search of more durable smartphones, tech giants are increasing initiatives to improve battery performance, which is considered largely perfectible. A challenge for the sector, also…
Renault launches its electric R5, emblem of the manufacturer’s “relaunch”
The new R5 “allows Renault to project itself into the future,” said Renault general manager Luca de Meo. The brand promises a base price around 25,000 euros, excluding bonuses. Published…
a bad time for automotive equipment manufacturers
The German equipment and tire manufacturer Continental formalizes the elimination of 7,150 jobs worldwide. A social plan announced last November, which comes into force. Published on 02/15/2024 10:15 Update on…
Manufacturers of COVID masks sue Ottawa for $5 billion in damages
Canadian manufacturers of masks and other personal protective equipment against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, claiming Ottawa misled them about purchasing and…
Masks against COVID-19 | Manufacturers sue Ottawa for $5 billion in damages
(Ottawa) Canadian manufacturers of masks and other personal protective equipment against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, claiming that Ottawa misled them about…