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October 30, 2011
EWA position regarding the European Union Importer’s liability
“The aim of this document is to briefly inform about the responsibilities of anyone putting onto the EU market :
a) welding, cutting and brazing equ...” [read more]
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October 30, 2011
EWA position regarding the new EMF Directive revision October 2011
“EWA position on the current developments with regard to the revision process of Directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ...” [read more]
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October 29, 2010
EU Regulation REACH - Descriptors of Use
“EU Regulation REACH, Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment, Chapter R.12: Use descriptor system
Under the EU Regulation...” [read more]
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July 20, 2010
EU Regulation REACH - Welding exposure scenario
“EU Regulation REACH, Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment.
Under the EU Regulation REACH each manufacturer and importe...” [read more]
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March 11, 2009
EWA at the Essen Fair 2009
“For the first time EWA will this year have a stand at the Essen Fair. You will ...” [read more]
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March 10, 2009
EWA Position Paper REACH
“In the design of metal constructions, arc welding may be considered as the most appropriate method for making joints and/or surfacings. The function a...” [read more]
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October 27, 2008
Resolution - Machinery Directive
“Equipment for manual arc welding and allied processes is intended to be moved by a welder (human force) and therefore is not a machine: The Machinery...” [read more]
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September 19, 2008
Press Release - Changes in the management of EWA
“The European Welding Association (EWA) held their Annual General Assembly on June 6th 2008 in Athens, Greece. The Assembly attracted the highest numbe...” [read more]
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June 27, 2008
EWA supports the Weldex Fair, Moscow
“According to agreement between EWA and the Weldex Fair in Moscow, EWA is supporting the Weldex Fairs 2008 and 2009. The EWA members can take part in t...” [read more]
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November 01, 2007
EWA Statement REACH
“REACH Regulation 1907/2006
The regulation has been issued and entered into force on June 1st 2007.
Manufacturers and importers have to pre-regis...” [read more]
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November 20, 2006
IIW Statement on Manganese
“It has been asserted in the scientific literature and in US courts, that occupational exposure to manganese compounds in fume from welding of steel ca...” [read more]
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June 09, 2006
CE-marking of Arc Welding Equipment in Europe
“Since 01.01.1996 the European directives, legislation and harmonized Standards have obliged all manufacturers and distributors/importers of arc weldin...” [read more]