26 April 2019
New EU regulation sets strict limitations on added trans fats content in foods
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/new-eu-regulation-sets-strict-limitations-on-added-trans-fats-content-in-foods

As of 1 April 2021, no food intended for the final consumer or for supply to retail will be allowed to be placed on the market where its content of trans fat exceeds 2 grams per 100 grams of fat.

01 October 2019
Digital Commissioner candidates prepare for the Parliament's 'grill'
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/digital-commissioner-candidates-prepare-for-the-parliaments-grill

'Technological sovereignty' is set to be an over-arching theme, as Commissioner nominees with responsibility for the digital economy prepare to be grilled by Members of the European Parliament over the next week.

05 November 2019
Brexit: Preparing Tech Companies for the impact of the UK's departure
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/brexit-preparing-tech-companies-for-the-impact-of-the-uks-departure

With the further Brexit delay beyond the scheduled departure date of 31 October 2019, the general election in the UK on 12 December has raised yet more questions about the nature of the UK's departure from the EU.

06 November 2019
New Commission: Commissioner-elect Breton expected to push for European digital champions
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/commissioner-elect-breton-expected-to-push-for-european-digital-champions

In a bold move that aims to bring together the world of business and digital policy making, President Emmanuel Macron of France has proposed Thierry Breton, CEO of the French multinational information technology company ...

18 April 2017
Four key strategies for overcoming carbon challenges in the Aviation industry
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2017/uk/carbon-challenges-facing-the-aviation-industry

The reduction of emissions in the aviation sector is a true challenge. The global aviation targets of neutral emissions growth from 2020 and a 50% reduction by 2050 over 2005 levels (set by the International Civil ...

11 January 2021
Status and pain points in implementing the new telecoms code
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/status-and-pain-points-in-implementing-the-new-telecoms-code

The European Electronic Communications Code (the Code) came into force on 21 December 2020. Member States were due to adopt the Code in their national legislation by that date. However, only two Member States have ...

08 June 2018
Regulatory Changes for Medical Devices in Singapore
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/singapore/regulatory-changes-for-medical-devices-in-singapore

On 22 May 2018, the Health Sciences Authority (the "HSA") issued a press release announcing changes to the regulatory process for medical devices ("MDs").

06 June 2018
Reforms to transform the business landscape in Abu Dhabi
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/reforms-to-transform-the-business-landscape-in-abu-dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, announced a healthy budget boost of 50 billion AED (approx. 13.6B USD) over the next 3 years.

16 April 2018
Regulation 261: Supreme Court rejects appeal in Gahan v Emirates
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/regulation-261-supreme-court-rejects-appeal-in-gahan-v-emirates

In October 2017 we reported on the Court of Appeal's treatment of some of the confusing issues that can arise in the context of "connecting flights" under Regulation 261.

17 April 2018
Proposed replacement to regulation 868/2004: EU moves a step closer to a new Regulation addressing anti-competitive practices from outside the EU
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/proposed-replacement-to-regulation-868-1008-eu-moves-a-step-closer-to-a-new-regulation

On 20 March 2018, transport MEPs voted in favour of a proposed Regulation 'on safeguarding competition in air transport', which would repeal and replace Regulation 868/2004.