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Public Warning Statement

  The Office for Consumer Affairs issued the following Public Warning Statement against Sami Alsalh (Maltese ...
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International Product Safety Week

  Malta through the MCCAA participated in the 9th edition of the International Product Safety Week – ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | Passenger Rights

  This week, the following pages were updated -  - Air Passenger Rights page;  - Sea Passenger Rights ...
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National Annexes to European Standards

  The MCCAA Publishes National Annexes to European Standards for Energy Performance of Buildings The ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

    In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal ...
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Public Warning Statements

  The Office for Consumer Affairs issued the following Public Warning Statements against the below traders:  ...
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Update | Standards and Services

  This week, the following page was updated:   the Standards and Services page - updated the National ...
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Building Trust: Influencer Marketing and Consumer Rights

  The Office for Consumer Affairs within the MCCAA is organising an info-session titled Building Trust: ...
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Updates | Machinery and PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:  the Machinery page, and  the Plant Protection Products page ...
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Sale of Motor Vehicle | Ford Kuga ST Diesel

  The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is placing the mentioned vehicle for sale. Full ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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World Standards Day 2024 Conference

  The MCCAA successfully hosted World Standards Day 2024 on October 9th. The event, centered around the ...
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Updates | PPPs & Standards

This week, the following pages were updated:  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Update | F-Gases

  This week, the following page was updated:   the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
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Advanced Competition Law Training

  The MCCAA, in collaboration with the Academy of European Law (ERA), successfully hosted the advanced ...
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Request for Quotes

  The MCCAA would like to receive quotations for the following CFQ- Design of Activity Book; all details ...
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Unsafe slime toys recalled from the market

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of three slime toys, identified by the ...
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World Standards Day 2024

  The MCCAA will be organising a conference for World Standards Day on the 9th of October 2024 at 14:00.  ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of G4S Security Services Limited and G4S Security ...
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Office for Competition | Press Release

  The Office for Competition prohibits the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare Malta Limited of ...
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European Standardisation | Info Session

  The Chamber of Engineers and the MCCAA successfully hosted an informative session on European Standardization ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

This week, the following page was updated:  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast

  This week, the following page was updated:  the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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ECN Joint Statement on Article 102 Guidelines

  Joint statement by the European Competition Network (“ECN”) on the European Commission’s initiative ...
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Updates | Lifts & Radio Equipment Regulations

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Lifts page with the latest list of Lifts Database ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Sale of Motor Vehicle | Ford Kuga ST Diesel

  The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is placing the mentioned vehicle for sale. Below ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | F-Gases, Motor Vehicle Repair List & RoHS

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
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Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment No. 2)

  The proposed provisions transpose Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 by amending Schedule ...
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Updates | PPPs and Standards

This week, the following pages were updated:  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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Updates | Lifts, F-Gases & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database;  ...
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Update | F-Gases Operators

  Notice to Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases operators: Verification reports    Manufacturers and importers ...
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Ghana Authorities Visit

  Earlier this month, the MCCAA hosted a high-level delegation from the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) ...
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CEN/CLC JTC 22 Technical Committee meeting

  Malta proudly hosted the CEN/CLC JTC 22 Technical Committee meeting this past June. This gathering ...
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Update | Biocides

  This week, the Biocides page was updated with the latest Database of Registered Biocidal Products in ...
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Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast

  This week, the following page was updated:  the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Updates | PPPs + Lifts

  This week, the following pages were updated:  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with ...
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9th edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima launched

  Today, the MCCAA launched the ninth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima.  This Competition acknowledges ...
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Updates | Standards and Services + Lifts

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Standards and Services page was updated and the ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Authorised Trainers.  ...
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Public Notice | Single-axis hinges *Updated*

  Are you an economic operator placing or making available on the market single-axis hinges?    Do they ...
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Update | F-Gases

  This week, the following page was updated:   the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the following page was updated:  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast

  This week, the following page was updated:  the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Update | Catalogue of Standards

  This week, the following page was updated:   the Standards and Services page was also updated with ...
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Advanced Competition Law Training | Sept'24

  DAWN RAIDS IN PRACTICE | Advanced Competition Law Training Valletta, 26-27 September 2024  The Academy ...
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Update | Lifts

  This week, the following page was updated:   the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database. ...
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Request for Quotes

  The MCCAA would like to receive quotations for the supply and installation of units to supply forced ...
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Update | F-Gases

  This week, the following page was updated:  the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | Chemicals, F-Gases & QMS/EMS Certified Clients

  This week, the following pages were updated:  the Chemicals page with the following article - Restriction ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of SR Technics Malta Limited by easyJet plc.  The ...
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Updates | F-Gases & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:  the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest ...
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Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast

  This week, the following page was updated:  the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Updates | Chemicals, F-gases & Lifts

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Chemicals page was updated with the following article ...
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F-gases | Declaration for (additional) quota

  Companies wishing to apply for quota for imports and production of bulk HFCs in 2025, 2026 and 2027 ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the creation of a Fully Functional Joint Venture by Columbia Technology ...
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Update | F-Gases

  This week, the following page was updated:  The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Update | Standards & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Development of Standards page was updated with ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Trust You Scheme

   This week, the following page was updated:  The Trust You Scheme page was updated with the latest ...
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Updates | Lifts and F-Gases

 This week, the following pages were updated:  The Lifts page was updated with the latest list of Lifts ...
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We are recruiting

    The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the ...
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User Guidelines | RoHS

  Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations, ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the creation of Joint Venture INV Holdings Ltd.  The decision can ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

This week, the following pages were updated:  The Certified Organizations page was updated with the ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition Of Ideal Pharmacy, Central Pharmacy and Nigret ...
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F-Gases | Info Session

  The MCCAA is planning to organise an information session to explain the provisions specified in the ...
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Updates | Biocidal Products

  This week, the following page was updated:  The Biocidal Products page was updated with the latest ...
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Updates | F-gases and Standards

  This week, the following pages were updated:   The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated with ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Lifts

  This week, the following page was updated:  Lifts page was updated with the latest updated Lift's ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Advent Lifts Services Limited by Cypress Holdings ...
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Updates | Organic Operators, PPP's & F-Gases

  This week, the following pages were updated:  Certified Organizations page was updated with the latest ...
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New F-gas Regulation applies from 11 March 2024

  On 11 March 2024, the new F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 will enter into force.  The below are the ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products & Lifts

  This week, the following pages were updated:  Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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Consumer Dialogue on the New Consumer Agenda

  Malta holds a Consumer Dialogue on the New Consumer Agenda  | Consumer policy priorities from a Maltese ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | F-Gases & Standards

  This week, the following pages were updated:  The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest ...
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Public Consultation | Application for Mazzit as PGI

    It is hereby being notified that an application for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) as ...
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Updates | PPPs, Standards & Lifts

  This week, the following pages were updated:  Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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Notice

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) is publishing this Notice in accordance with article 12H(7) ...
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Consumer Credit (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

  The proposed provisions amend the Consumer Credit Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 378.12) in order ...
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Opening of a Phase II Investigation

  The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare ...
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Radio Equipment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

  The proposed provisions amend the Radio Equipment Regulations (S.L. 427.41) thereby transposing Directive ...
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Updates | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries, Votes Forecast and PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:  The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Voluntary Recall of BlendJet 2

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about a voluntary recall of a portable blender branded ‘BlendJet ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | PPPs and F-Gases

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:   The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Mortar Limited by BG Consumer & Healthcare ...
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TESY voluntary withdrawal campaign

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about a preventive campaign of voluntary corrective maintenance ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of KaFe Rocks Ltd by Innovation Labs Limited.  ...
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Press Release | Withdrawal of seven toy products

  The MCCAA warns the public about the withdrawal of seven toy products from the market  In response ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | 11.12.2023 - Standards and EFSA

  This week, the following pages were updated:  The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Updates | 04.12.2023 - 08.12.2023

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:   The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Product recall by Shimano

  Product recall by Shimano for inspection and replacement of cranks failing inspection programme  The ...
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Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2023

  Imħabbra r-rebbieħa ta’ Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2023  Waqt ċerimonja, l-MCCAA ħabbret ir-rebbieħa ...
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We are recruiting | 28.11.23

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Public Warning Statements

  The Office for Consumer Affairs issued the following Public Warning Statements against the below traders: ...
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Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast

  This week, the following page was updated: The Development of Standards page was updated with the latest ...
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Dettalji dwar ir-roħs sostanzjali fuq 54 mediċina

  Ħidma tal-awtoritajiet kompetenti waslet biex  f’dawn l-aħħar ftit xhur kien hemm  roħs sostanzjali ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the following page was updated:  The Plant Protection Products page with the latest list ...
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World Standards Day 2023

  The MCCAA organised a conference for World Standards Day on Wednesday 11th October. The theme of this ...
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We are recruiting!

The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Rina S.p.A. by Registro Italiano Navale and ...
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Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast

This week the Development of Standards page was updated with the latest CEN and CENELEC Enquiries and ...
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Updates | PPPs & F-gases

  This week the following pages were updated: The Plant Protection Products page with the latest list ...
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F-gases and ozone-depleting substances

  The Council and the Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement to phase ...
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World Standards Day 2023

  The MCCAA will be organising a conference for World Standards Day. This occasion serves as a testament ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | 18.09.2023 - 20.09.2023

  This week the following pages were updated:  The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated with ...
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Aktar minn 5,000 spezzjoni biex ikunu protetti l-konsumaturi

  Matul ix-xhur ta’ Lulju u Awwissu, l-MCCAA għamlet aktar minn 5,000 spezzjoni u ħadet azzjoni fuq 52 ...
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Updates | 11.09.2023 - 15.09.2023

This week the following pages were updated:  The Development of Standards page was updated with the latest ...
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We are recruiting | 11.09.2023

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Product recall | Bose

  Product recall: Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle, and Companion Bass Modules manufactured before April 1, ...
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Updates | 28.08.23 - 01.09.23

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update on the MCCAA website:   The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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We are recruiting | 29.08.23

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Marina di Valletta Limited by D-Marin Malta ...
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Updates | 22.08.23 - 25.08.23

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:  the European Food Safety ...
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We are recruiting | 24.08.2023

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | 14.08.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:  the European Food Safety ...
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Updates | 07.08.23 - 11.08.23

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:  The Development of Standards ...
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Updates | 31.07.2023 - 04.08.2023

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:  The Lifts page was updated ...
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Public Notice | Single-axis hinges

  Are you an economic operator placing or making available on the market single-axis hinges?   Do they ...
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EU Ecolabel certification service launched

  The MCCAA has officially launched the EU Ecolabel certification service for Cleaning Products and Cleaning ...
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Tender

  The MCCAA published the following tender:    SPD7/2023/044 - TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MESSENGER ...
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Request for quotes

  The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:  Market Research and Analysis in relation to ...
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Updates | 24.07.2023 - 28.07.2023

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:  The Plant Protection Products ...
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Updates | 21.07.23

  The Certified Organizations page and the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair Garage Management Systems ...
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User Guidelines RoHS 23/02

  The proposed provisions transpose Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/171 by amending Schedule ...
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Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2023

  The MCCAA launched the eighth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima in Pjazza San Gorg, Valletta. ...
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Updates | 10.07.2023 - 14.07.2023

  This week, the following pages were updated: The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Updates | 03.07.2023 - 07.07.2023

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA website:    - Plant Protection ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of a number of entities from the Thomas Smith Group of ...
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We are recruiting | 04.07.2023

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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We are recruiting | 30.06.23

The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

The Office for Competition approves the Joint Venture between Push Gaming Holding Limited by LeoVentures ...
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Updates | 26.06.23 - 30.06.23

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - Lifts page updated with ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

The Office for Competition approves the Merger between Joinwell Limited/ F.X.Borg Furniture Limited/ ...
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Public notice on flail-type cutting attachments

  The general public should be aware of the risks posed by flail-type cutting attachments for portable ...
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Info session on the PDO, PGI and TSG products

  The MCCAA held an information session on the different EU agri-food quality systems: the Protected ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website:   - Plant Protection Products page updated ...
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Updates | 05.06.23 - 11.06.23

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - Lifts page updated with ...
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Updates | 29.05.23 - 04.06.23

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - Lifts page updated with ...
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Representative Actions (Consumers) Bill

The Bill presenting the Representative Actions (Consumers) Act, 2023 was successfully passed at the Adjunct ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Request for quotes | Software Developer Services

The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:  Software Developer Services  Date Published: 25 ...
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Updates | 01.05.23 - 07.05.23

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website:    - The Plants Protection ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Plant Protection Products page updated ...
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Updates | 24.04.23 - 30.04.23

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - The lifts page was updated ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | 17.04.23 - 23.04.23

Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Biocidal products page updated ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Plant Protection Products page updated ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Acquisition of AirExplore s.r.o. by Avia Solutions ...
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Updates | 10.04.23 - 16.04.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Biocidal products ...
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Product recall of a kids toothbrush | Mentadent Kids toothbrush 2-6 years

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about a voluntary product recall of Mentadent Kids toothbrush ...
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Public Warning Statement | Jason Zammit

  PUBLIC WARNING STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL (CONSUMER AFFAIRS) WITHIN THE MALTA COMPETITION ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Kildare Chilling Company Unlimited Company by ...
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Updates | 03.04.23 - 09.04.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:    - Fluorinated Gases page updated ...
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Updates | 27.03.23 - 02.04.23

  Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:    - The lifts page was ...
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We are recruiting!

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:    - Plant Protection Products page was ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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User Guidelines RoHS 23/01

  The MCCAA has updated the User Guidelines for Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical ...
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Updates | 13.03.23 - 19.03.23

Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:    - Development of Standards page was ...
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World Consumer Rights Day 2023

  Raising awareness about the importance of consumer protection and strengthen consumers' rights in today's ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Princess Yachts (Holdings) Limited by KPS Capital ...
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Dear Mario, you will be missed...

  In the last few days, we lost one of our dear colleagues Mario Azzopardi.  Having been with the Authority ...
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Updates | 27.02.23 - 05.03.23

Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:    - Plant Protection Products page updated ...
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We are recruiting!

The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Product Recall | USB Charger

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of the USB charger ‘Super Fast Charger ...
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World Consumer Rights Day 2023

  Strengthening consumers’ rights in today’s dynamic markets To mark this year’s World Consumer Rights ...
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Updates | 20.02.23 - 26.02.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:    - Certification of ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | 13.02.23 - 19.02.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Recalls & Warnings ...
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Product recall | Baby costume: Nebeans Captain America

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of the baby costume with the theme Captain ...
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Updates | 06.02.23 - 12.02.23

Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - New Vacancies were added ...
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We are recruiting!

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | 30.01.23 - 05.02.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website: - The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A. by SAS Shipping ...
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Updates | 23.01.23 - 29.01.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Plant Protection Products page updated ...
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F-Gases | Dates for 2024 quota declaration

  Companies wishing to apply for (additional) quota for imports and production of bulk HFCs in 2024 should ...
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Updates | 16.01.23 till 22.01.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - Environmental Management ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of TrioMed Holdings Limited by Prohealth Limited.  ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Emma Healthcare Holdings Ltd by L1 Health GP ...
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We are recruiting!

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | 09.01.23 - 15.01.23

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website: The Development of Standards ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Phixen SAS by Gland Pharma Limited.  The full ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | 02.01.23 - 08.01.23

Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:- The approved garage list ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Public Consultation | Report

The MCCAA just published the following public consultation's report -    A Bill entitled “An Act to provide ...
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Notice for Importers of Foam

  The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) reminds importers of foams that as from ...
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We are recruiting!

The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates

  Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:   - This week, the Lifts ...
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Notification of Concentration

  Notification of Concentration In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, ...
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2022 Premju Servizz bi Tbissima Winners Announced

  The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) announced the winners of the seventh edition ...
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Expression of Interest

  This week, the following expression of interest was extended -  Evaluation Services of a dossier of ...
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Public Warning Statement | Portelli & Brincat Ltd

  PUBLIC NOTICE ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL (CONSUMER AFFAIRS) WITHIN THE MALTA COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

This week the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair Garage Management Systems Page was updated with the ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of the business and assets of Village Pets Limited ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc. by Artemis Parent ...
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Public Consultation

  The MCCAA just published the following public consultation -    A Bill entitled “An Act to provide ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  The plant protection products page was updated with the following lists: List of Authorised Trainers ...
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Notification of Concentration

  Notification of Concentration In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  The plant protection products page was updated with the following lists: List of Authorised Plant Protection ...
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Updates | Trust You Scheme & Standards

  This week the Trust You Scheme page was updated with the latest List of of Companies and can be found ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Presentations of the Info Webinar on Precursors 20/07/2022

  Need a refresher on the Precursors regulation? Have a look at our recorded session from the Webinar ...
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Update | Transition period for Notified Bodies

  The Method for Designating Conformity Assessment Bodies page was updated with an important notice relating ...
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Update | Standards & F-Gases

 The Development of Standards page was updated with the latest CEN & CENELEC enquiries and votes ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of part of Columbia Marlow Holding Limited by the Marlow ...
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New Collective Agreement for MCCAA Employees

  On Monday 3rd October 2022, the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) signed a new ...
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Updates | TRD

  This week the following pages were updated under the TRD section:   The plant protection products page ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of D-Square Ltd’s Injection Moulding business by Thermoplastics ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Amended the Toy Safety Regulations in accordance with European Directives

Atranol, chloroatranol and methyl heptine carbonate – The three new chemicals banned in the European ...
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RoHS in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment No. 2)

Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, ...
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We are recruiting!

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Update | F-Gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated with the latest List of technicians licensed ...
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Updates | Standards & Lifts

  This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database. The Development of Standards ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Full-Function Joint Venture between Bianchi and Sons Limited, ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  This week the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the following lists:  List of Authorised ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates| Plant Protection Products

  This week the following page was updated: Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of Parts of the Business of C. Boffa Ltd by John G. ...
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Updates | Devolpment of Standards & Biocides

  This week, the following pages were updated: the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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User Guidelines: Transposition of the Omnibus Directive

  Bill No. 9, entitled “AN ACT to amend the Consumer Affairs Act, Cap. 378 and other laws relating to ...
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MoU on enhanced cooperation in the consumer rights sector

  The MCCAA and the Institute for Standardisation of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) have entered ...
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Update | F-Gases, Lifts & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:  The F-Gases page with the latest list of technicians ...
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Acquisition of ZASMalta Limited by Apex Consolidation Entity Ltd

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of ZASMalta Limited by Apex Consolidation Entity ...
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We are recruiting!

  Professional Officer (Accreditation) (394/2022) Interested candidates are to send their motivation ...
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Updates | Standards & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated:  The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Standards Supporting Circular Economy Initiatives

  The MCCAA hosted a national workshop on the 5th of July in the framework of the ENgage project; titled ...
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Webinar: Latest info on the Explosive Precursors Regulation

  Some chemicals freely available on the market may be used for illicit purposes. The Explosives Precursors ...
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Updates | Approved Garages List & PPPs

  This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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COMP/MCCAA/09/2021 | Full-function Joint Venture

  Full-function Joint Venture between Bianchi and Sons Limited, Merill Invest Limited and Ziti Technologies ...
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We are recruiting!

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2022 launched

  The MCCAA launched the seventh edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima in Pjazza Tigné, Sliema. During ...
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Iffirmat MoU bejn l-MCCAA u s-CRPD

Iffirmat MoU bejn l-MCCAA u s-CRPD biex aktar prodotti jkunu aċċessibbli għal persuni b’diżabilità   ...
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Second hand cars tampered odometer disputes

  Consumers who have purchased a second hand car with a tampered odometer may claim a free remedy from ...
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Press Release by the MCCAA

  In the light of the recent news regarding the alleged tampered mileage in the sales of second-hand ...
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Updates | Lifts, F-gases & Biocides

  This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database;  the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Product recall of Mushroom Baby Teether/ Pacifier

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of the baby teether/ pacifier in the shape ...
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REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats

The MCCAA would like to remind the public about the dangers of swimming floats with canopies intended ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

  This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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Dear Carmel, you will be missed...

  We are deeply saddened by the loss of Inġ. Carmel Ellul. Following a long career in industry in Malta ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  The Plant Protection Products page was updated with the following:  List of Authorised Plant Protection ...
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Application for the protection of the product name “Ġbejna tan-nagħaġ” as a PDO

  The MCCAA just published the following public consultation -  Public consultation concerning the application ...
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Request for quotes

  The MCCAA is seeking quotes for the provision of a qualified Doctor (GP) for home visits in the eventuality ...
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New PROPOSED ODS Regulation

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ...
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New PROPOSED F-gas Regulation

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors. ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of sole control over Toshiba Carrier Corporation ...
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Update | Batteries and Accumulators

  This week, the Batteries and Accumulators page was updated with the latest information. Have a look!   ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  This week, the Biocidal products page was updated with the latest database of registered Biocidal Products ...
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Updates | Lifts & F-Gases

  This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database and the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Update | 'Biobor JF'

  ‘Biobor JF’ – the aircraft fuel preservative essential in order to control microbiological contamination ...
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Update | Development of Standards

  This week, the Development of Standards page was updated with the latest work programme drafted standard.  ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors.  ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  The Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the following -  the new Application Form ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Recreational Craft

  This week, the Placing on the market section under the Recreational Craft page was updated with the ...
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Updates | F-gases & Lifts

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the latest list of technicians ...
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Updates | PPPs & Biocides

  This week, the following pages were updated:  the Plant Protection Products page with the final Guidance ...
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World Consumer Rights Day 2022

  The MCCAA speaks of empowering consumers in the digital and green transition -  The MCCAA marked World ...
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Updates | Lifts & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database; ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the latest list of technicians ...
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Consultation | Final Report

  The MCCAA published the final report for the following consultation -  A Bill entitled “An Act to amend ...
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User Guidelines

  The proposed regulations transpose Commission Delegated Directives (EU) 2021/1978, 2021/1979 and 2021/1980 ...
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Expression of Interest

  This week, the MCCAA published the following Expression of Interest -  Evaluation Services of a dossier ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the latest list of technicians ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

  This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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Office for Competition

  COMP/MCCAA/11/2021: Abandonment of Proposed Acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare Malta Limited of property ...
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Updates | EFSA, Lifts, Energy Labelling & others

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Submission of report on halons

  As part of the requirements of Article 26(1)(b) of EC Regulation No 1005/2009 on Substances that deplete ...
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F-Gases | Dates for 2023 quota declaration

  Companies wishing to apply for (additional) quota for imports and production of bulk HFCs in 2023 should ...
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Updates | Standards

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Development of Standards page with the latest work ...
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Updates | Tyre Labelling & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Tyre Labelling page; and  the Plant Protection ...
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Expression of Interest

  This week, the MCCAA published the following Expression of Interest -  Evaluation Services of an application ...
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Update | Frequently Asked Questions

  This week, the Office for Consumer Affairs added some new frequently asked questions to the FAQs page. ...
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Product recall of several toys

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recalls being made following a series of tests ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of certified distributors.  ...
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Update | REACH - Tattoo Ink

  This week, the REACH page was updated to include the following information -    What's happening with ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Jumio Acquisition LLC of FourStop GmbH. The ...
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Update | Biocidal Products

  This week, the Biocidal products page was updated to include the latest update of the following lists ...
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Updates | Approved Garages List & List of Organic Operators

  This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Sea Passenger Rights

  This week, the Sea Passenger Rights page was updated. The 2021 activity report - Rights of Passengers ...
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Update | Lifts

  This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database and the responsible person/administrator ...
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Digital Content & Digital Services Contracts Regulations, 2021

  The Digital Content and Digital Services Contracts Regulations, 2021, have been published by means ...
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The 2021 Winners of Premju Servizz Bi Tbissima Announced

  The MCCAA announced the winners of the sixth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima during an award ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the revised list of technicians ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare ...
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Update | Consumer Handbook

  Have a look at the MCCAA Consumer Handbook!    The Consumer Handbook provides consumers with simple ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the following lists -  List of Authorised ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Update | Land Passenger Rights

  This week, the Land Passenger Rights page was updated to include the 2021 activity report 2021: Rights ...
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Updates | Food Supplements & PPPs

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Authorised Plant ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Scovolini Brand from Aplan Limited by onepercent ...
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Office for Competition | Legislation

  The Office for Competition added the following legislations on their Legislation page -  S.L. 379.10 ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of William Hill Cayman Holdings Limited by 888 ...
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Update | Lifts Database and Biocides

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database; ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Pharma-Cos Limited by Medina Healthcare Limited.  ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Sanne Group plc by Apex Acquisition Company ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the revised list of technicians ...
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Opening of a Phase II Investigation

  The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed full-function joint venture ...
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New publication | 2020 Annual Report

  This week, the MCCAA published its 2020 Annual Report, illustrating the work and activity performed ...
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Updates | F-gases and Approved Garage List

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Invitation for Third-Party Comments

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 379.08 ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | Goldsmiths and Silversmiths & ISO 9001 + ISO 14001

  This week, the pages were updated -  the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths page was updated to include the Consul’s ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  This week, the Biocidal products page was updated to include the latest update of the following lists ...
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Updates | Lifts & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database, ...
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The MCCAA strengthens ADR

  The MCCAA bolstered consumers’ means of redress by strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of AlleyBe Group by Zedra Malta Limited.  The decision ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Expression of Interest

  This week, the below Expression of Interest was published -  Expression of Interest - Evaluation Services ...
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Update | Guidance on Concentrations

  This week, the Concentrations page was updated to include the latest guidance on concentrations and ...
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Conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution

  On Thursday 30th September 2021, the MCCAA will organise a conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution: ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Willis Towers Watson PLC Treaty Reinsurance ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

  This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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Office for Competition | Sector Inquiry

  The Maltese Competition Authority published the final report on its Sector Inquiry on the supply of ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors.  ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
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Updates | Lifts, PPPs, Biocides & F-Gases

  This week, the following pages were updated:   the Plant Protection Products page with the latest ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves acquisition of the business of Mint Finance Limited by Zampa Debattista ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors.  ...
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Updates | Organic Operators & Construction Products

  This week, the following pages were updated -  Construction products page;  Certified organizations page; ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products & Lifts

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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We are recruiting

  The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
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Updates | F-Gases

  The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the following revised lists:   List of ...
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Updates | Product Contact Point, Mutual Recognition & Lifts

  The following pages were updated -  Product Contact Point;  Mutual Recognition Regulation;  Mutual ...
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Goldsmiths and Silversmiths

  The MCCAA has been assigned the responsibility for the Office of the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths ...
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Premju Servizz bi Tbissima launched

  The sixth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima was launched by the MCCAA in Paola.  Parliamentary ...
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Updates | F-gases, PPPs & Biocidal products

  The following pages were updated -  Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page to include the following revised ...
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Publication | L-Għażla - Issue 12

  The 12th issue of L-Għażla magazine has just been published. L-Għażla contains information regarding ...
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Update | Concentrations

  This week, the Concentrations page was updated to include the following revised forms -  Concentration ...
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Updates | PPPs, Biocides & EFSA

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Plant Protection Products page was updated with ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

  This week the list of the approved garages was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Certain Business Assets of Willis Towers Watson ...
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Updates | PPPs & F-Gases

  This week, the following pages were updated:  The Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
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Update | Certification process

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public that the certification process to apply for the Quality Management ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | Biocidal products & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated -  Biocidal products page was updated with the following ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition has decided that following the abandonment of the original proposed concentration ...
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Imniedi dokument ta’ gwida dwar l-użu xieraq ta’ veleni perikolużi

  Il-Ministru għall-Agrikoltura, is-Sajd, l-Ikel u d-Drittijiet tal-Annimali Anton Refalo, flimkien mas-Segretarju ...
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PRODUCT RECALL | Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that Oculus has made regarding Quest ...
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PRODUCT RECALL | ‘HEROISK’ and ‘TALRIKA’ plates, bowls, and mugs

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that IKEA has made regarding ‘HEROISK’ ...
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Updates | Lifts & PPPs

  This week, the following pages were updated -  Lifts page with the updated Lifts Database;  Plant ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

  This week the list of approved garages was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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Updates | F-gases, PPPs & Biocidal products

  This week, the following pages were updated:  Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include ...
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Office for Competition

  The Director General of the Office for Competition is publishing the letter sent to the Consumers’ ...
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Updates | Chemicals & Biocidal products

  This week, the following pages were updated -  Biocidal products page was updated with the following ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the following revised lists:   ...
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The MCCAA celebrates its 10th anniversary

  The MCCAA is celebrating its 10th anniversary in May 2021. The Authority is looking back proudly at ...
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10 years of building trust & well-functioning markets

  For the past decade, four distinct entities have been working together as one Authority - the MCCAA. ...
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Updates | Pests Management Systems, Lifts Database & ADR

  The following pages were updated -   the Lifts page with the latest lifts database; the Pests Management ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products & Lifts

  The following pages were updated -  the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the ...
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Office for Competition | Sector Inquiry

  The Director General of the Office for Competition is publishing a preliminary report in accordance ...
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AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR CONSUMERS

  We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a digital conference!  Date | 11.05.2021  Free of charge ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  This week, the Biocidal products page was updated with the following revised documents -  Database ...
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Updates | Environmental Management Systems & Quality Management Systems

  The following pages were updated to include the latest list of organisations certified to ISO 14001 and list ...
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PRODUCT RECALL | ‘TRIBORD’ Life Jacket

The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that the manufacturer has made regarding ...
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Expression of Interest

  This week, the following expression of interest was published -  Evaluation Services of a dossier of ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  This week the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the latest list of Authorised Plant ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Phoenix Tower International Group of M.T. Mediterranean ...
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Importation and production of bulk HFCs in 2022

  Companies wishing to apply for the import and production of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in 2022 ...
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Submission of report on halons

  Aviation companies must submit the report on halons for the year starting 1st January 2020 to 31st ...
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Update | Organic Farming Certification

  The Organic Farming Certification page was updated to include the latest process of how to become certified.  ...
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Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of PPP Certificate

  Date: 01.04.2021 Subject: Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of Plant Protection ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | EFSA – Maltese Focal Point & Lifts

  The following pages were updated -  European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point.  Lifts page ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the following revised lists:  ...
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Updates | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated:  Metaldehyde containing Products – Guidance ...
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European Commission | Public Consultation

  PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF PESTICIDES DIRECTIVE ...
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Update | Lifts

  This week, the Lifts page was updated with the following section: Emergency Alarm System (Auto dialer).  ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the acquisition by Entain plc of Enlabs AB. The decision can be ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the revised guidance documents ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of sole control of Slack Technologies Inc. by salesforce.com ...
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Product recall | Baghera plastic toy plane

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that the manufacturer has made regarding ...
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Recall notice | British design BS extension cable

  The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA has tested ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  This week the following page was updated -  the Biocidal Products page: - Database of Registered ...
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Żjara uffiċjali mill-Ministru għat-Turiżmu u għall-Protezzjoni tal-Konsumatur, Clayton Bartolo

  Matul l-2020, l-MCCAA indirizzat madwar 12,000 talba għall-għajnuna mill-konsumaturi Maltin u Għawdxin. ...
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Opening of a Phase II Investigation

  The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare ...
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Update | Energy Labelling Regulations

  This week the Energy Labelling Regulations page was updated to include the following new articles -  ...
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Update | Approved Garages List

  This week the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Fincantieri Infrastructure S.p.A. of two going ...
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Request for quotes | Testing samples for pesticides

  The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:  Testing samples for Pesticides Multi Residue ...
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Updates | Biocidal products & Lifts

  This week the following pages were updated -  the Biocidal Products page: - Database of Registered ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Consultation | Inspection of Lifts Regulations

  A new consultation was published -   Inspection of Lifts Regulations (S.L. 427.63) - ‘fitness-check’ and proposal ...
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Update | F-gases

  This week, the following page was updated: the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the list of ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  On 23 July 2019, MDP announced that with effect from Monday 29 July 2019, it would be increasing the ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | Development of Standards & F-Gases

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Development of Standards page: to include the latest Work ...
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Malta and Ghana sign an MoU on cooperation

  The MCCAA and the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have a shared goal that of increased well-being ...
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Update | Plant Protection Products

  This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the following information -  ...
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Update | Organic Operators

  The organic operators' list was updated on both the Organic Farming Certification page and the Certified ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, the Director General of the ...
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MCCAA projects assisted by European funds that put the consumer at the heart of the economy

  With the help of MEUSAC, the MCCAA has applied for European funds to run two projects that put the ...
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Office for Competition | Decisions

  The Office for Competition approved -  the Acquisition by Hudson Holdings Limited of Trilogy Limited; ...
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Consultation | Restrictive Measures on the Use and Sale of PPP Containing Metaldehyde

  A new consultation was published -   Restrictive Measures on the Use and Sale of Plant Protection Products ...
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Updates | Biocidal Products & F-Gases

  This week the following pages were updated -  the Biocidal Products page: - Database of Registered ...
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Update | Organic Operators

  The organic operators' list was updated on both the Organic Farming Certification page and the Certified ...
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Product recall of Rexoguard antibacterial and household disinfectant

  In accordance with the Pesticides Control Act, the MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | F-Gases and European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point

  The following pages were updated -  the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the updated list of ...
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Update | Consultation Report

  The Final Report of the public consultation National implementation of the ECN+ Directive (2019/1) ...
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Update | F-gases

  The following page was updated -  the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the updated list of ...
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Update | Standards

  The following page was updated -  the Standards and Services page: with the updated catalogue of Standards.  ...
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Updates | Lifts; Biocides & Conformity Assessment Bodies

  The following pages were updated -  the Lifts page: with the updated Lifts Database;  the Biocidal ...
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Updates | EFSA & F-Gases - List of licensed technicians

  This week, the following pages were updated -  the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the updated ...
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Update | Prepare for Brexit | Type-approval

  The following page was updated -  Prepare for Brexit: information directly related to sectors falling ...
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Update | Guidelines for non-professional users of pesticides

  The following page was updated -  the Plant Protection Products page: with the latest Guidelines for ...
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Update | List of Certified Clients to ISO 9001

  The following pages were updated with the latest list of Certified Clients to ISO 9001 -  Quality ...
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Updates | F-Gases & Biocidal Products

  This week, the following pages were updated:  the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases' page:   - the list ...
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Update | Tender Published

  The MCCAA published the following tender:    CT2137/2020 - Tender for Testing Services for Pesticide ...
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Updates | EFSA & Food Supplements

  This week, the following pages were updated:  European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point;  ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Updates | EFSA & Lifts' Database

  This week, the following pages were updated -  European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point;  ...
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Updates | Approved Garages List & F-Gases

  This week, the following were revised -  The approved garages' list; on both the Certification of ...
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Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of PPP Certificate

  Date: 19.10.2020  Subject: Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of Plant Protection ...
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World Standards Day Digital Conference – ‘Protecting the Planet with Standards’

  The MCCAA organised a digital conference for World Standards Day. The conference theme was ‘Protecting ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  This week, the following page was updated -  Biocidal Products: the database of Registered Biocidal ...
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World Standards Day Digital Conference | 14.10.2020

  The MCCAA will be organising Malta's first digital conference for World Standards Day, which will be ...
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Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point

  This week, the following page was updated -  European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point ...
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Consultation | National implementation of the ECN+ Directive (2019/1) into Maltese Competition law

  A new consultation was published -   National implementation of the ECN+ Directive (2019/1) into Maltese ...
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Matul l-2019 saru madwar 50,000 test fuq materjal ta’ kostruzzjoni

  Matul is-sena 2019, id-Direttorat għas-Servizzi Laboratorji, fi ħdan l-MCCAA, għamel madwar 50,000 ...
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Request for quotes | Design

  The MCCAA published the following request for quotes -  Design of a Magazine  Deadline for Submission: ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Evolution Gaming Group AB (publ) of NetEnt ...
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Updates | EFSA, Toy Safety, F-Gases, Pesticides and Biocidal Products

  This week, the following pages were revised -  European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point;  ...
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Press Release by the Director General - Office for Competition

  Update on the decision of the Office for Competition of 5 June, 2020 on full-function joint venture ...
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Updates | Various pages inc. CE marking and EFSA

  This week, the following pages were just updated -  Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in ...
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Updates | Approved Garages' List and Organic Operators' List

  The following lists were updated -  The approved garages' list; on both the Certification of Motor ...
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Updates | Various new pages and various amendments inc. Pesticides, Biocidal Products and PPPs pages

  This week, the following new pages were published -  Certification and Marking of wire ropes, chains, ...
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Updates | Lifts, Type Approval, Biocidal Products & Food Products

  This week, a new page was published - Quality Food Products. The following pages were also updated ...
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Office for Competition | Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Francis Busuttil and Sons (Marketing) Limited ...
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Updates | Various Pages

  The following pages were updated -  Batteries and Accumulators;  Textile and Clothing;  Dangerous ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Public Warning Statement | Frans Camilleri

  The Acting Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with ...
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Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point

  The latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s update was published -    Webinar: The EFSA host ...
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Update | RAPEX, Lifts, Gas Appliances & New Pages

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the RAPEX, Lifts and Gas Appliances' pages, and also added ...
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Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point

  The Technical Regulations Division published the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s updates.  ...
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Update | Regulations New Pages

  The Technical Regulations Division published the following new pages -    Low Voltage Electrical Equipment ...
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Request for quotes | Laboratory Testing

  The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:    Laboratory Testing on Motor Vehicle Date Published: ...
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Update | Explosives & Pyrotechnic

  The Technical Regulations Division published the following new pages -  Explosives for Civil Uses ...
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Request for quotes | Auditors

  The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:    Auditors to conduct ISO9001 and ISO14001 audits ...
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Updates | CE Marking & New Pages

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the CE Marking's page and added the following new pages ...
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Concentrations | Decision

  COMP/MCCAA/01/2020 - Full-function Joint Venture between Retail Marketing Limited and Co-op Trading ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page:  ...
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Public Warning Statement | Digital Eye

  The Acting Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with ...
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Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point

  The Technical Regulations Division published the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s updates.                                                                                     ...
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Update | CE Marking Brochures

  The Technical Regulations Division published the European Commission's brochures regarding CE marking ...
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Update | Approved Garage List

  The Standards and Metrology Institute updated the approved garage list on both the Certification of ...
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Update | Biocidal Products

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page:  ...
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Update | Prepare for Brexit

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the Prepare for Brexit page to include the following notice:  ...
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Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point

  The Technical Regulations Division published the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s updates.  ...
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TRD Update | Plant Protection Products | List of Authorised Trainers

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the Plant Protection Products' page to include an updated List ...
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TRD Update | Chemicals | Dental Amalgam

The Technical Regulations Division updated the Chemical's page to include useful information regarding Dental Amalgam.   ...
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TRD Update | Prepare for Brexit

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the Prepare for BREXIT page to include the following notices:  ...
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Public Warning Statement | V.G. Tiles & Marble Centre

  The Acting Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with ...
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Food Supplements' page updated | Guidelines

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the Food Supplements' page to include the Food Supplements ...
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Request for quotes | Flags & Production of digital conference

  The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:    Flagpoles and Flags Appendix: Logo Date Published: ...
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Update | F-Gases | List of licensed technicians

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the list of licensed technicians under the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Consultation Outcome | Final Report

  The final report for the following consultation was published - An Act to amend the Consumer Affairs ...
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Tenders Published

  The MCCAA published the following tenders:    MJEG/MPU/103/2020 - Tender for the Services of a Targeted ...
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New Form | Proposal for the Development of a National Standard

  The Standards and Metrology Institute created an online form for those interested in submitting a proposal ...
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New Page | Product Contact Point for Construction (PCPC)

  The Technical Regulations Division uploaded a new page - Product Contact Point for Construction (PCPC).  ...
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Update | List of Organisations Certified to ISO 14001 & List of Certified Clients to ISO 9001

  The Standards and Metrology Institute updated: the Quality Management Systems' page with the List ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition has decided that the proposed concentration (full-function joint venture) ...
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Update | Biocidal products

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page:  ...
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Update | F-Gases | List of licensed technicians

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the list of licensed technicians under the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Tender Published

  MJEG/MPU/84/2020 - Tender for the Supply, Delivery & Installation, Testing & Commissioning ...
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Update | F-Gases | List of licensed technicians

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the list of licensed technicians under the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
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Update | Sanitisers' list against viruses

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page:  ...
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Update | Registered biocidal products

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page:  ...
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Update | Biocidal Products

The Technical Regulations Division updated the following -  Database of Registered Biocidal Products ...
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Updates | Lifts' database & others

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the following -  Documents section under the Biocidal Products' ...
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Notification - ‘Chewable Hair Vitamins’ ®

  NOTIFICATION by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority, Technical Regulations Division obo ...
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Office for Consumer Affairs | Consultation

  The Office for Consumer Affairs published a public consultation: An Act to amend the Consumer Affairs ...
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Technical Regulations Division | Update

  The Technical Regulations Division uploaded a new page related to the Mutual Recognition Regulation.  ...
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Standards & Metrology Institute | Update

  The Standards & Metrology Institute updated the approved list SM 1400:2013 (Motor Vehicle Body ...
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Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of PPP Certification

  Date: 14.04.2020 Subject: Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of Plant Protection ...
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Technical Regulations Division | Updates

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the database of Registered Biocidal Products in Malta.  ...
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Press Release

  Following reports in the media that paracetamol of the brand Crescent has seen a sharp increase in ...
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Technical Regulations Division | Updates

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the following - Database of Registered Biocidal Products ...
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MCCAA Online Services

  The MCCAA would like to remind the public that we are available online. Our services are available ...
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Cancelled package holidays

  In these past few weeks, many people have had their holidays cancelled due to the current pandemic ...
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Filing of Concentration Notification Forms

  In view of the current extraordinary situations, the Office for Competition is now operating by remote ...
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Package Travel | Temporary measures

  The MCCAA would like to inform consumers that, in an effort to secure rights to a refund for all effected ...
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Office for Competition | Statement

  The European Commission and the Competition authorities across all Member states and in the European ...
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Some Standards are Now Available for FREE!

  The MCCAA is joining National Standards Bodies across Europe to provide a set of standards related ...
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Guidance for Hand Sanitisers

  In view of the local COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning and disinfection of hands is important more than ever ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Joint Control by MSC Cruises SA of Palumbo Malta ...
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Database of Registered Biocidal Products in Malta Updated

  The Technical Regulations Division updated the database of Registered Biocidal Products in Malta.  ...
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Opening of a Phase II Investigation

  As announced by the Office for Competition on 19 February 2020, the Office for Competition decided ...
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Coronavirus: Consumers’ rights in case of package holiday or flight cancellations

  UPDATE 26.03.2020: Package Travel | Temporary measures The MCCAA would like to inform consumers that, ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Stars Group Inc. by Flutter Entertainment plc. ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Power Plus Trading Limited by Daystar Holdings ...
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Opening of a Phase II Investigation

  Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed concentration between Retail ...
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Litigation

  Decision of the Office for Competition finding resale price maintenance, issued in October 2016 becomes ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves The Joint Venture between Atlas Insurance PCC Limited, GasanMamo ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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‘DIY Slime’ recalled from the local market

  The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the Malta Competition ...
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The MCCAA welcomes Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli

  The MCCAA welcomes Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli and Parliamentary ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Office for Competition : Decisions

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Brown’s Pharma Limited.  The decision can be ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Appreciation | Ing. F. Farrugia

  Ing. F. Farrugia will be remembered for his contribution towards National Standards and Quality Assurance. ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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MCCAA announces ‘Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2019’ winners

  The MCCAA announced the winners of the fifth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima at an awards night ...
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PRODUCT RECALL: Peeled Broad Beans in 450g packs of the brand ‘Mill-Kċina taz-Zija’

  In accordance with the Pesticides Control Act, the MCCAA, would like to inform the public of the product ...
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Strategic training collaboration between the MCCAA and the University of Malta

  The MCCAA and the University of Malta are working together through a strategic collaboration on training. ...
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Office for Competition : Decisions

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Velprint Ltd by Giov. Muscat Co Ltd. The decision ...
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Bilateral meetings between the MCCAA and the University of Bari

  A courtesy visit was paid to His Excellency the Ambassador of Italy to Malta, Mario Sommartino, during ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Competition Authority of the Republic of Albania

  Representatives of the Competition Authority of the Republic of Albania visit Malta Members of the ...
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Thomas Cook ceases operations: Guidance to affected travellers

  In view of Thomas Cook’s insolvency, the MCCAA would like to offer some guidance to the affected travellers. ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of La Poste SA by Caisse des dépôts et Consignations. ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Quad US BidCo Inc.                 The decision ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Argus Group Holdings Ltd. The decision can be ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Redbird Parent Holdings Inc. The decision can ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Public Warning Statement against Beauty Bar Venofye (Valletta) – Miro (Meir) Assouline

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by CKV Central Limited.  The decision can be found ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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| Stqarrija |

  Stqarrija | Segretarjat Parlamentari għall-Biedja, Sajd u Drittijiet tal-Annimali flimkien mal-MCCAA ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Public Warning Statement against Dario Azzopardi - 3 Group

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this public statement in accordance with Article ...
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Pesticide residue testing for produce available in Malta

Safeguarding consumers   Plant Protection Products or as better known ‘pesticides’, cover a wide range ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by HID Corporation Limited.  The decision can be ...
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Press Release | Office for Competition

  The Office for Competition refers to the recent announcement from Malta Dairy Products Ltd (Benna) ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
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Check your domestic gas regulators

  The MCCAA noted that Gas regulators intended for butane have been placed on the market and most often ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Joint Venture between M&Z Group Limited and BPM Limited. ...
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5th edition of ‘Premju Servizz bi Tbissima’

  The 5th edition of ‘Premju Servizz bi Tbissima’ was launched by the MCCAA at St George’s Square, Valletta. ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
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‘SIMBA’ Space Gas Heaters Model NY-F138

  The MCCAA has come across Space Gas Heaters which were for sale for the last years with the Brand ‘SIMBA’ ...
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PRODUCT RECALL: Dunlop Travel Hair Dryer 1200W

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that the manufacturer has made regarding ...
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REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats

  REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats withdrawn from the local market The MCCAA would like to remind the ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Joint Control by Oaktree Capital Management ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Dea Capital Alternative Funds s.g.r. S.p.A. ...
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Product Warning Statement: Oyster DuoFix i-Size base

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of a test failure concerning the Oyster DuoFix i-Size base. ...
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Office for Competition: Decision

  The Office for Competition approves Centerbridge Partners L.P.'s Acquisition of Certain Software ...
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ECHA Submission portal now available

  The MCCAA is glad to announce that the first release of the ECHA Submission portal for poison centres ...
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MCCAA signed UNECE Declaration on Gender Responsive Standards

  MCCAA Chairperson Ing. Helga Pizzuto, on behalf of the National Standards Body of Malta, signed the ...
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Public Warning Statement against Philip Fenech

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
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The MCCAA Gozo branch has officially opened its doors to the public

  The Authority’s branch in Gozo is now officially open to the public. The Minister for Gozo Justyne ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
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Price reductions on 29 medicines

  Price reductions on 29 medicines and introduction of new 14 generic medicines and 23 medicinal products ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
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Notification of Concentration

  In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
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Fisher Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper Recall

  The MCCAA would like to inform the public of a recall concerning the Fisher Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper. ...
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Safety of Gas Cylinders, Related Accessories and Gaseous Appliances

  | Sigurtà taċ-ċilindri tal-gass, aċċesorji relatati u tagħmir tal-gass |   Following a joint statement ...
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Public Warning Statement against Justin Buttigieg – Reboot (Gozo)

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
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Cot mattress safety

  The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA would like ...
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Baby products which pose a serious risk

  Baby products which pose a serious risk to consumers found on the local market As part of the Prosafe ...
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2019 World Consumer Rights Day Conference

  The MCCAA organised a conference on ‘Trusted Smart Products’ to mark this year’s World Consumer Rights ...
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National Action Plan for Sustainable Use of Pesticides

  The MCCAA publishes a consultation document on Malta’s National Action Plan for Sustainable Use of ...
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Press Release issued by the MCCAA & REWS

  Following three incidents potentially involving gas cylinder during the last few days, both the MCCAA ...
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TVM interview on safety of gas cylinders

  English version: Avoid an accident: How can you tell if you have a gas leak? Maltese version: Evita ...
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Dear Michael, we lost you, but we will never forget you...

  The Authority has lost one of its long-standing Directors Ing. Michael Cassar, Director Market Surveillance ...
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Quality Management System confirmed

  The MCCAA has, once again, received confirmation that it implements and maintains an effective quality ...
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The PROSAFE General Assembly hosted in Malta

  Malta hosted the PROSAFE (Product Safety Forum of Europe) General Assembly for European market surveillance ...
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Withdrawal of an unsafe toy from the local market

  A project undertaken by the Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division ...
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Unsafe juicer bottles can scald you

  The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA has encountered ...
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TVM interview on consumer rights during sales

  English version: Business is quiet – people no longer flocking to January sales Maltese version: Ħwienet ...
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TVM interview on inspections by the Metrology Directorate

  English version: When filling vehicle with fuel pay attention to price, not only to the meter  Maltese ...
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TVM interview on consumer complaints & consumer rights

  English version: Over 750 complaints were lodged by consumers this year Maltese version: Din is-sena ...
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L-Għażla Magazine | 10th issue

  The MCCAA has recently published the 10th issue of l-Għażla Magazine. The main purpose of l-Għażla ...
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Check your Christmas lights now, do not leave it to chance!

  Each year we see more and more variations of Christmas lights. The MCCAA is hereby reminding consumers ...
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Public Warning Statement against NG Racing

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
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Public Warning Statement against Draz's Dinghy Boats

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
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Malta and Albania sign an MoU on cooperation

  The MCCAA and the Competition Authority of the Republic of Albania have entered into a memorandum of ...
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“Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2018”

“Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2018” winners announced by the MCCAA The Malta Competition and Consumer ...
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The MCCAA continues to improve its services

  The MCCAA continues to improve its services through user-friendly online systems During a press conference ...
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Public Warning Statement against Eman Zammit

  The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...