by stefanie | Sep 9, 2025 | World Focus
Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a €3.4 million ($3.7 million) toner tender that appears to sideline remanufacturers, favouring OEMs and raising serious questions about EU procurement and sustainability commitments. Romania’s Ministry of Internal...
by stefanie | Jul 15, 2025 | World Focus
Ecuador’s environment ministry is investigating whether imported compatible toner cartridges contain banned toxic flame retardants, citing potential violations of national law and international chemical safety agreements. A government review in Ecuador over the...
by stefanie | Dec 20, 2024 | Around the Industry
Three individuals have been convicted in Italy for their roles in a €58 million VAT fraud scheme exploiting cross-border tax exemptions. Two entrepreneurs from Padua—a father and son—were sentenced to six years and two months each. An accountant received a two-year...
by stefanie | Oct 2, 2024 | World Focus
Romanian Competition Council imposes a 3.35m lei penalty on OKI Europe. OKI Europe Limited, based in Egham, Surrey, UK, has been fined 3.35 million lei (€672,000 / $710,000) by the Romanian Competition Council for engaging in anti-competitive practices between October...
by stefanie | Sep 6, 2024 | Around the Industry
Sky Group becomes the official UTAX importer in Romania starting 1 September 2024. Sky Group, a company with over 20 years of experience in the sale of technology and office solutions, announced that starting 1 September 2024, it will become the official importer of...
