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Study on the Energy Savings Potentials in EU Member States, Candidate Countries and EEA Countries published

EFCEM General Assembly 2009

Download a copy of the EFCEM (European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers) Technical Board Presentation - 2009 Technical Board Presentation. ...full story »

EuP - Laundry Dryers

The final report (Task 1 to 8) of the EuP preparatory study: laundry dryers (Lot 16) is available online at www.ecodryers.org. ...full story »

Stainless Steel - Recycled for Lasting Value

The European Stainless Steel Development Associaiton (Euro-inox) has produced a series of videos as part of a trilogy relating to three basic aspects of stainless steel....full story »

REACH- shortened guidance documentation

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published on its website shortened versions of the following guidance documents: ...full story »

EFCEM Blue Book

Please click here to download the EFCEM Blue Book Version 9.0...full story »

Press Release for Equipment Buying

2010 Equipment Buying Guide - CESA teams up with Caterer & Hotelkeeper

Today CESA announced it will be partnering with Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine to publish the annual CESA Equipment Buying Guide 2010.

The CESA Equipment Buying Guide 2010 will provide unrivalled reach over a 12 month period with over 800,000 opportunities to see � far outperforming any version previously published. ...full story »

WEEE Recast -Orgalime�s final position paper on the WEEE recast proposal

Orgalime will be submitting the position paper it to the European Commission, the Czech Council Presidency and the incoming Swedish Council Presidency and the Rapporteur, MEP Florenz, in the European Parliament during the next working days....full story »

Stakeholder meeting for the preparatory study on Lot 1 (Commercial refrigeration appliances)

From ENTR Lot 1 - A stakeholder meeting for the preparatory study on Lot 1 (Commercial refrigeration appliances) will be held in Brussels on July 15th, 2009, approximately from 10h00 to 16h00. The main objective of this meeting is to discuss the technical aspects related to the study (Tasks 1-3 reports) and present the next steps of the analysis....full story »

Public Consultation on Lifecycle Assesment

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is core to a rapidly growing number of policies and business instruments such as eco-design, eco-labels, carbon footprints, environmental product declarations, end of life management. Consistency and quality assurance are now essential for a robust decision support. ...full story »

CSFG White Paper on Climate Change

CSFG White Paper on Climate Change ...full story »

Over 50 per cent cut in Green House Gasses needed by 2050 to limit warming by 2 �C

Although there is no safe level for increased temperatures caused by climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change has concluded that...full story »

Green Public Procurement promotes sustainable living and cuts costs

Public authorities in Europe have the purchasing power to encourage a shift in society towards greener production and consumption patterns by...full story »

WEEE Recast

Please find below developments on the current discussion on the WEEE recast proposal, as circulated by Orgalime. ...full story »

Extension to Government's Trade Credit Insurance Top-up Scheme

Business Secretary Peter Mandelson today announced changes that will mean many more firms can now purchase top-up cover as part of the Government's trade credit insurance scheme. Since 1 May, companies who have had their credit insurance cover reduced have been able to purchase six months top-up cover under the �5bn Government Scheme. ...full story »

Expo Guide - Member Notification

A member has reported activity by 'Expo Guide' which undertake to represent companies who exhibit at trade shows and tie them to a three year contract to have contact details published at �1181 per annum....full story »

Service Cabinets and Blast Refrigerators; First questionnaire for ENTR lot 1 Ecodesign preparatory study - REMINDER

From BIO Intelligence Service S.A.S - "We would like to remind you that on May 13^th, the first questionnaire for service cabinets and for blast refrigerators and/or freezers were sent to you. The expected deadline was May 30^th but we certainly still accept the replies." ...full story »

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast

Below are comments as part of a Council Progress Report on the Energy Efficiency Package, discussed on 3 June in view of the Energy Council of 12 June 2009. ...full story »

Standard for Standby - update

Update on standby standard preparation...full story »

Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) � ENTR Lot 1 Task 2 Working document available

Questionnaire for ENTR lot 1 Ecodesign - Dessert and beverage machines

WEEE Recast proposal - Council comments

Comments Council 8 May 2009...full story »

REACH: ECHA recommendation for priority substances published

The European Chemicals Agency ECHA published on 1 June its recommendation for priority substances to be included in Annex XIV REACH for authorization. The agency recommends that the following seven chemical substances of very high concern should not be used without specific authorisation: ...full story »

Orgalime's final position paper on EP first reading voting results

Orgalime's position on the EP's first reading voting results on the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is attached. This doc has been sent to the Czech Presidency and the Commission....full story »

EP first reading results on energy labelling framework directive

Following the EP�s vote on the recast energy labeling directive earlier this month, attached is the official version of the adopted EP report and a summary of Council�s Secretariat General of the preceding discussions in the EP....full story »

From European Platform on Life Cycle Assessment - workshop invitation

From European Platform on Life Cycle Assessment You are invited to attend an open technical workshop to discuss draft technical guidance documents of the International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) in Brussels, June 29^th to July 2^nd, 2009. ...full story »

Certified Food Service Professional Accreditation - seminar & date 23 &24th September 2009

The next seminar and test will be held at London's Thames Valley University. ...full story »

CESA New Members

Since the last newsletter CESA Council has approved the following for membership of the association,...full story »

Tender for Catering Services, Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010

The tender for the catering for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi 2010 has been published. ...full story »

Carbon Trust

Below is a link to the Energy-Efficiency Loans Page on the Carbon Trust website, where you will find examples of a project Quote, Delivery Note, Invoice and Commissioning Certificate. ...full story »

CESA Business Briefing - June 2009

Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for June 2009...full story »

First questionnaire for ENTR lot 1 Ecodesign preparatory study - Water dispensers

A questionnaire has been prepared to collect information from the commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturers, for the preparatory study on refrigerating and freezing equipment (ENTR Lot 1), in the context of the Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) of the European Commission. ...full story »

First questionnaire for ENTR lot 1 Ecodesign preparatory study - Ice-makers

A questionnaire has been prepared to collect information from the commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturers, for the preparatory study on refrigerating and freezing equipment (ENTR Lot 1), in the context of the Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) of the European Commission. ...full story »

Energy Using Products - Lot 1, Refrigerating and Freezing Equipment , Task 1 working document

The bio intelligence service have published a working document (May 2009) covering Refrigerating and Freezing Equipment which includes service cabinets, walk in cold rooms, chillers, ice-makers, ice-cream and milkshake machines and minibars....full story »

Good for Business: New BSI SME Guide published

BSI has published a new SME guide to standardization, designed to introduce small businesses to British and international standards and showcase organizations benefiting from standardization. To download your free copy of the guide, ...full story »

Latin America Workshops

Attached is a flyer for UKT&I Latin America Workshops on 3 and 4 June in London and Manchester respectively. Commercial Officers from the Latin America markets will be available to meet with clients for 1-2-1 meetings to discuss major opportunities in their markets. Please respond directly to UKT&I indicating your attendance. ...full story »

Energy Performance Criteria for Catering Equipment and CaterQuotes

At the March open meeting of the Catering for a Sustainable Future Group a proposal was made for generic energy performance figures to be included on CaterQuotes. Following discussion with CESA members and further representation at the CSFG Executive Committee it has been agreed that this will not go ahead. ...full story »

CESA Business Briefing May 2009

Please click on the link below to download the CESA Business Briefing for May 2009 ...full story »

Croners Business Support - NEW FREE service to CESA members

All CESA members now have FREE on demand acess to the Croner Business Support Helpline which entitles members to free telephone advice in the areas of Tax, VAT, PAYE, Payroll, Employment and Personnel, Health & Safety or Commercial legal matters....full story »

EP plenary rubberstamps deal on amended Eco Design Directive

In its meeting last Friday, the plenary of the European Parliament has rubberstamped the deal agreed in March 2009 for an amended Eco Design Directive. (New product groups include water using equipment)....full story »

MEP's vote on EPBD

All new buildings to be zero energy from 2019 say MEPs All buildings built after 31 December 2018 will have to produce as much energy as they consume on-site, says the European Parliament, amending the 2002 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive....full story »

RoHS recast - issues relating to REACH

Orgalime recently met Jill Evans (UK, Greens), Rapporteur on the RoHS recast proposal to explain its main concerns on the RoHS recast proposal as detailed in the position paper of 16 February 2009. ...full story »

Energy Labelling Directive Recast - EP ITRE vote results

On 19 March 2009, the European Parliament's Industry Committee (ITRE) adopted a draft report by rapporteur Anni Podimata (PSE, Greece) on the Commission proposal to revise the EU energy labelling scheme. The ITRE Committee notably adopted the following amendments: ...full story »

EuP - External Power Suppies

The Eco Design implementation measure on external power supplies (lot 7) has been finally adopted on 6 April and published in the Official Journal on 7 April 2009 ...full story »

Bio Waste - EU Statement

On December the 3rd the European Commission published the Green Paper on biowaste and launched the consultation process. Biowaste accounts for 30 % to 45 % of municipal solid waste across Europe. The discussion paper explores the impacts and options of bio-waste management within the European Union. ...full story »

Certified Food Service Professional (CFSP) Success

Congratulations go to the 21 candidates below who successfully completed the first seminar and test and who are now CFSP accredited. ...full story »

Food Waste Disposal Units - lobbying and representation progress updates

Following our communication last year regarding part funding for CESA to have associate membership of the group a joint AMDEA and CESA proposal for associate stakeholder membership was presented to WRc. ...full story »

CESASTATS - your guide to market movements

CESASTATS is your business and management information source on sales trends for the UK Catering Equipment industry. It is confidential, effective, unique and delivers quarterly trend information on the market. Join now online at www.cesastats.org.uk or call the CESA office. ...full story »

HSE and Gas Safety

For those with an interest in Gas Safety this link will take you to the new Gas Safety site on the HSE website. ...full story »

Recast of Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

The European Parliament Plenary vote on the Industry committee report on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Recast, originally scheduled for the session of 4-7 May, is now due to take place on 23 April. ...full story »

CESA Technical Briefing � April 2009

Please find attached this new service for members to keep you and your company informed on developments. ...full story »

Recast of WEEE and RoHS

Enclosed are the minutes of the Commission Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) meeting on WEEE and RoHS held on 7 April. ...full story »

CESACAD & CaterQuotes - News for members

As a CESA member did you know that you are now entitled to include up to 10 autocad symbols included in CESACAD for FREE!...full story »

REACH AND the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website

Developments recently published in the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website:...full story »

Eco design - compromise agreement

Following the compromise reached by the EP and the Council, please see attached the informal version of the consolidated amended Eco Design Directive. ...full story »

New WEEE & RoHS Consultation

EC Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) aims to minimise the environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) by reducing the quantities of four heavy metals and two brominated flame retardants which it may contain. ...full story »

CaterQuotes & CESACAD - free drawings included for CESA members

As a CESA member did you know that you are now entitled to include up to 10 autocad symbols included in CESACAD for FREE! - this is a free service only avialble to CESA members...full story »

Certified Food Service Professional - be part of it

THE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY - CFSP (Certified Food Service Professional) is a new industry specific professional qualification for the UK foodservice industry. It is being introduced under the auspices of CESA (Catering Equipment Suppliers Association) which is already an established & highly regarded body within the industry. Application form ...full story »

Single Government 'solution for business' to help companies succeed

The Government has today delivered on its promise to provide a simplified framework for publicly funded support for businesses....full story »

BERR duty suspension scheme notice

UK MANUFACTURERS � SAVE MONEY THROUGH THE EU DUTY SUSPENSION SCHEME...full story »

CESA Accredited Service Providers

The attached newsletter was agreed at the last Service Providers meeting and is for accredited companies to use to support the �service� message. ...full story »

EFCEM General Assembly 25th-26th June 2009 - Berlin

The EFCEM General Assembly is a key networking and information opportunity for CESA members. It brings together the 9 European National Associations which comprise the EFCEM membership and also representatives from member companies....full story »

Food & Hotel Oman 2009

26-28 October 2009, Oman International Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman ...full story »

Reducing energy use in food refrigeration - New website

The partners of the Defra Food Refrigeration Energy Project (Universities of Bristol, Brunel, London South Bank and Sunderland) have produced a new website focusing on "Reducing energy use in food refrigeration". CESA is a stakeholder in this group. ...full story »

Advantica Rebrand Announcement

In 2007, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and Advantica combined their strengths. On 1 April 2009, we are taking the next step in the process with Advantica Limited changing its name to GL Industrial Services UK Ltd, trading as GL Industrial Services. ...full story »

CESA Business Briefing April 2009

Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for April 2009....full story »

FREE Seminar - understanding waste regulations, WEEE, Packaging, Batteries

CESA member Veolia, has organised this event to provide members with information sharing and regulation updates. Please register directly with Veolia to attend. ...full story »

Rise to the challenge and reap the rewards of the 2012 games

Springboard's Business Breakfast offers practical insight and direction on preparing your business for opportunities in 2012.
8am-10am, 27th March 2009
Cavendish Hotel, 81 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JF

To book a place visit www.events.springboarduk.net ...full story »

Catering for a Sustainable Future Group - Climate change white paper

The joint industry Catering for a Sustainable Future Group (CSFG) has prepared a catering equipment sector white paper on climate change. ...full story »

CESA calls on the Minister for Trade to review the ECA scheme for catering equipment.

At a meeting attended by Gareth Thomas MP- Minister for Trade, Development and Consumer Affairs ,BERR, CESA called on Government to improve the delivery of benefits from the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme to end users. ...full story »

CESA Business Briefing March 2009

Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for March 2009...full story »

HM Treasury Statement - Asset Protection Scheme and increased lending

The Government is today making two important announcements to further enhance financial stability and support increased lending to homeowners and businesses. Firstly, the Treasury is announcing the details of the Asset Protection Scheme....full story »

Update Czech Presidency timeline on WEEE/RoHS proposal

The CZECH PRESIDENCY have announced that : ...full story »

COM Annual Policy Strategy for 2010 keeps priority on climate change and sustainability

Please find attached the Commission�s Annual Policy Strategy for 2010 as adopted on 18.02.2009. ...full story »

NAMS / NLF: horizontal alignment of sectoral product legislation to the NLF (omnibus alignment) / European cross-border

1. Horizontal alignment of sectoral product legislation to the NLF (omnibus alignment)

Attached is the Orgalime position paper "For a horizontal alignment of sectoral product legislation with the New Legislative Framework", which has been prepared by the NAMS Task Force together with Orgalime mechanical and electrical branches. ...full story »

Catering for a Sustainable Future Group - CSFG open meeting - 11th March 2009

The next CEDA/CESA/FCSI Catering for a Sustainable Future Group (CSFG) meeting will be on the 11^th March at CESA offices in London � please see the attached agenda and calling notice �(please reply promptly if you wish to attend as places are limited). ...full story »

CESA/FCSI CONFERENCE 2009

Date for the Diary - This year's conference will be held on the 5-6th November 2009 at the Forest of Arden Hotel, Warwickshire. Full details will be circulated in due course....full story »

New members - February 2009

CESA council has approved applications for membership from Cantech Kitchen Ventilation, La Porcellana Ltd. and Socamel UK Limited....full story »

Help for business

On Wednesday 14 January, Government launched a package of support to address the cash flow, credit and capital needs of businesses. Information on this support can be accessed via a dedicated web portal at www.businesslink.gov.uk/realhelp. ...full story »

Gulfood '09 British Networking Reception - Tuesday 24th February 2009

GULFOOD �09 - EVENT FOR CESA MEMBERS TO ATTEND...full story »

Tradeshow Access Programme Funding � notice for companies in London

The existing UKTI TAP scheme provides for companies to have three or four �lives� (depending on when the third life was used up) in this fiscal year. The rules for next fiscal are different, and you have had details on those changes....full story »

CESA Business Briefing February 2009

Please click here to download the CESA business Briefing for February 2009...full story »

Proceedings of the 6th European Stainless Steel Science and Market Conference

The proceedings of the 6th European Stainless Steel Science and Market Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 10 to 13 June 2008 have become available on CD-ROM. A free copy of the CD can be requested by addressing an e-mail to info@euro-inox.org and referring to SSSM08....full story »

FWD's - "County Council celebrates as residents sink their waste"

A domestic story but one which demonstrates the suport for FWD's - Households in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have responded well to Worcestershire County Council�s �Sink Your Waste initiative� to cut back on food waste....full story »

Bio Waste Green Paper

EcoProcura 2009 conference - call for products

The following event is interested in talking to companies with products suitable for this event? Please contact the organisers directly if this is of interest. ...full story »

Hospitality 2009

Hospitality 2009 was declared a triumphant success by the foodservice and hospitality industry this week. Despite the tough trading conditions hoteliers, restaurateurs, contract caterers, chefs and designers all flocked to the NEC from all over the country for a very busy three days of networking and sourcing new products and ideas....full story »

CESA/CEDA/FCSI Masters Degree in Hospitality Consulting

Recently we asked for your input into this progamme as part of the feasibility study. Now you are invited to play an active part in developing the course content and its ongoing support for students....full story »

CORGI to Gas Safe Register

Current Position ...full story »

Eco Design Directive- ENTR Lot 1, Commercial Refrigeration - Registration of Interest

From Bio Intelligence Service regarding the preparatory study on commercial refrigeration equipment (ENTR Lot 1) launched by DG Enterprise and Industry in the context of the Ecodesign Directive of the European Commission (EC)....full story »

CESACAD & CaterQuotes - News for members

CESACAD, the free on demand catering equipment AutoCAD library featuring over 3,000 drawings, has become an integral part of CaterQuotes, a Windows-based, Internet-enabled electronic catalogue and estimating programme for catering equipment professionals, from 1st January 2009. ...full story »

REACH - update

Please be informed that ECHA launched on 14 January a public consultation on the first draft recommendation of priority substances to be included in Annex XIV for authorisation (see ECHA press release enclosed). Interested parties can submit comments by using the relevant web forms on the ECHA website until 14 April 2009. ...full story »

Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD)

The Orgalime position paper on Commission Proposal on Recasting Directive 2002/91/EC on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) has been finalised and forwarded to all MEPs of the Industry and Research committee (ITRE) and to the European Commission. ...full story »

EuP - lot 11 - Electric Motors

Below is Orgalime�s final letter regarding ongoing discussions on EuP implementation for electric motors (lot 11). ...full story »

Pre-order your CIBSE Guide and get 20% discount

Pre-order your copy of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers industry guide to energy efficiency in commercial kitchens. Discount of 20% applies to the publishers price of �60 ie �48+ �2.50 p&p...full story »

The Catering for a Sustainable Future Group (CSFG) hosts free environmental clinic at Hospitality 2009.

At Hospitality 2009 the CSFG, a collaboration of catering consultants, catering equipment manufacturers and catering equipment distributors, are running a free Environmental Clinic where caterers can ask the experts for advice....full story »

Environment Agency Advice guidance document on WEEE

Below is a guidance document relating to the E.A.'s interpretation of the WEEE regulations in the UK....full story »

DRAFT Guidance on Legal Compliance and Best Practice for Business

Please see the attached consultation documents for the guidance on legal compliance and best practice for business documentation for materials and articles in contact with food....full story »

Materials in Contact with Food - Guidance document

These guidance notes are for businesses that manufacture, use, import or sell materials and articles made from plastic that are intended for use in contact with food....full story »

The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2009

Here is guidance on what is currently a draft proposal for The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2009. The draft Regulations will be submitted to the Minister for Public Health for her to consider making in February 2009. ...full story »

CFSP- Certified Food Service Professional Web site goes live

Make 2009 the year that your knowledge and experince become recognised with CESA CFSP accreditation - visit www.cfsp.org.uk ...full story »

CESA Business Briefing - January 2009

Please click here to download the final Business Briefing of the year. Business Briefing - January 2009 ...full story »

CESA Catering Utensils Group Forum - March 2009

CESA Catering Utensils Group Forum, Tuesday 24^th March 2009 - 09.30am-16.30pm ...full story »

The Hospitality Show

Please click to download details for the Networking Dinner in association with CEDA, CESA and FCSI on 20th January 2009...full story »

CESA AGM Reports 2008

Please click here to download the CESA AGM Reports 2009...full story »

New BSI Group Chief Executive

BSI is very pleased to welcome Howard Kerr as the new Group Chief Executive, following Stevan Breeze�s departure in July. ...full story »

Consultation on Implementation of the Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive

The Government and the Devolved Administrations are seeking the views of producers, distributors, collectors and recyclers of batteries and accumulators and items containing batteries and accumulators.......full story »

WEEE Consultations

Ian Pearson today published a consultation on new Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations and further developments of the supporting infrastructure to take effect from the fourth compliance period (1 January - 31 December 2010 onwards). The closing date for responses is 6th April 2009...full story »

From 1 April 2009, Gas Safe Register� will be the official stamp for gas safety in Great Britain.

From Gas safe: From 1 April 2009, Gas Safe Register� will be the official stamp for gas safety in Great Britain....full story »

Eco design developements

For information some updates on the results of yesterday�s Energy Council discussions focusing on the proposal for amending the Eco Design Directive in the context of the Action Plans on Sustainable Industrial Policy / Sustainable Consumption and Production, and on the ongoing implementation of the Eco-Design Directive. ...full story »

CESA launches it's industry product training initiative - CFSP

The first seminar was sold out within hours of the announcement of the Certified Food Service Professional accreditation programme.Applications are still welcomed for this ground breaking initiative in the UK....full story »

Waste Directive published

The final revised waste directive has now been published in the Official Journal of the EU on 22.11.2008. ...full story »

WEEE & RoHS

DG ENVI is planning that the College of Commissioners should adopt the proposals for amending the WEEE and RoHS Directives by 3 December 2008. Discussions on DG ENVI�s draft proposals are now to be held amongst the cabinets of Commissioners....full story »

Green Paper on the Management of Bio-waste in the EU - published 03/12/2008

Business Briefing - December 2008

CESA members' monthly round up of all the industry relevant news and information. Business Briefing December 2008 (2) ...full story »

Service Providers -report

At its last meeitng the group heard presentaitons on gas, water and eletrical issues as follows:- ...full story »

Joint industry Karting Day

Thank you on behalf of Hospitality Action to all who participated in Tuesday 7th October's 'wet race' at Daytona - a total of �1000 was donated to the charity www.hospitalityaction.org.uk . Please click here to download the final results sheet for all the team positions.Results Sheet 2008

Carbon Reduction Commitment

Below is a summary of a recent DEFRA (or newly formed DECC) seminar on the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). Copies of the slides used in the presentations are also available for download. ...full story »

Conference Report - 2008

Self styled 'battler' John Torode brought a welcome dose of Aussie optimism to the conference. "Recession. You know what I say? Bring it on!"    His infectious humour and caustic comments on fellow celebrity chefs were matched by hard business sense. Calling on delegates to deliver better customer service to caterers, he cited one supplier who charges a premium for delivering on a Saturday morning. "This is a seven day a week industry. OK, if it's after midnight I'd expect to pay top dollar. But Saturday morning? Come on. We won't be renewing the contract."     ...full story »

Peter Morris receives CESA/Caterer Hotelkeeper Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award

Hallmark Founder's Outstanding Contribution Award- The CESA/Caterer and Hotelkeeper Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award winner for 2008 is Peter Morris. Peter collected his award at the annual conference dinner on Friday 7^th November.    ...full story »

ENDS Europe Daily - Overhaul plans for EU's RoHS law pleases no one.

Export Conference- Tuesday 13th January 2009

Following the success of the first event earlier this year CESA is well into the planning for next year�s conference. As well as being informative and valuable in helping members to identify and develop new markets this conference is an excellent networking opportunity with market specialists and other export managers. ...full story »

CESA Chairman speaks at CATCON 2008

The CATCON conference (November 17-19th) which unites public sector catering professionals from prison, care, school and military catering heard CESA chairman Malcolm Harling's address concerning the role of commercial kitchen equipment in reducing energy costs and reducing the carbon footprint of the sector....full story »

CESA Business Briefing - November 2008

Please click here to download this month's CESA Business Briefing...full story »

Deloitte Economic Review - latest issue, Quarter 4 2008

In this review, Roger Bootle, Economic Adviser to Deloitte, warns that although an outright meltdown of the financial system appears to have been avoided, the full economic impact of the credit crisis has yet to be felt. He believes that the current economic downturn will rival that seen during the early 1990's. ...full story »

Environment: Commission proposes revised laws on recycling and use of hazardous substances in electrical equipment

Improving implementation and enforcement of laws on electrical and electronic equipment and cutting unnecessary administrative burden are the main objectives of the revised directives proposed by the Commission today. The directives on the collection and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment ...full story »

Material in contact with food - Black nylon kitchen utensils

The Food Standards Agency's Incident Prevention and Chemical Risk Management Branch will be carrying out a survey to look at the migration of primary aromatic amines from black nylon kitchen utensils and laminated food packaging. This is part of a 4 year rolling survey on food contact materials and follows the completion of a survey earlier in the year on the migration of formaldehyde and hexamethylenetetramine from melamine ware into foodstuffs....full story »

Cost-effective management of organic waste from the food & drink and hospitality sectors

This Guide is intended to help food & drink manufacturers, retailers, caterers, hotels and other hospitality outlets to choose the most appropriate and cost-effective options for managing their organic waste. ...full story »

CSFG CIBSE guide for CESA review - Deadline 15th December 08

The Catering for a Sustainable Future Group* has now completed its work in preparing the draft Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers Guide to Energy Efficiency in Commercial Kitchens, a copy of which is attached. ...full story »

EXHIBITIONS IN AFRICA

CESA has recived an update on exhibitions in EAST & WEST AFRICA which exporters may find of interest:- ...full story »

REACH

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in the context of pre-registration of chemicals substances under the REACH legislation, has decided to provide an additional pre-registration submission method in the final days of pre-registration, in case the REACH-IT system cannot absorb the large number of pre-registrations before the deadline, scheduled for the 1 December 2008. ...full story »

The Caterer & Hotelkeeper Equipment and Supplies Excellence Awards 2009

Sponsored by 3663, The Equipment and Supplies Excellence Awards 2009 recognises enterprise and innovation in the development of professional catering equipment and supplies. ...full story »

REACH

Below are the latest updates concerning the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the pre-registration of chemicals substances under the REACH legislation: ...full story »

EuP

The next EuP Consultation Forum meeting to take place on 4 and 5 December 2008 to tackle eco design requirements for Washing machines, Dishwashers and Refrigerating appliances. Please note that to date CESA and EFCEM have received confirmation that these do not cover commercial equipment. Members may be interested in the methodology and processes being used ...full story »

Open meeting on Gas, Electrical and Water installation and registration matters

Given the increasing requirement for staff to comply with registration and training requirements CESA has convened this special seminar to be held on Tuesday 25^th November at 10.30 am at CESA offices, London. ...full story »

RUSSIA - HOTEL INDUSTRY FORUM '08

Details of this Forum are outlined. -� The Russian Hotel Industry Forum is on 27-29 November 2008 in Moscow (3 hour flight) only 20 places available for UK delegates....full story »

WEEE ; COM launches inter service consultation on WEEE/RoHS amendments: PROPOSAL FOR HIGH LEVEL INTERVENTION

DG Environment is currently consulting its colleagues from other DGs on the draft proposals for amending the WEEE and RoHS Directives. This internal Commission consultation will end on 16 October 2008....full story »

CESA in association with FCSI Annual Conference 2008 - 6th-7th November '08

Please do not delay to book your place at this year's conference. With only one month to go there is now limited availability for rooms in the main hotel venue and there are only 2 places left for Golf at Bearwood Lakes. This is free to members courtesy of Restaurant Magazine. ...full story »

CESA Business Briefing - October 2008

Download your latest update exclusively for CESA members, covering industry operator changes and developments as published in the business press....full story »

BSI - White papers on the role of standards and other useful publications

BSI have published a set of papers covering the role of standards covering Sustainability, CSR, Innovation and IPR. These are available for free download at :-...full story »

Innovation in burner efficiency - opportunity for CESA members

CESA has been contacted regarding development opportunities regarding the The SSD burner which is a patented burner which only operates when a pan is directly over it...full story »

CESA inputs into the BEAMA Climate Change White Paper

Addressing the call for new dialogue between industry and Government, BEAMA has published its Climate Change White Paper, in association with CESA, at an event combined with its annual luncheon for members, guests and media, at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), London (1 October 2008). ...full story »

CESA Success for a Catering Sector Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme

CESRB Chairman and CESA technical consultant Bryan Whittaker has announced a major initiative that provides appropriate evaluation of plumbing skills for the installation of catering equipment....full story »

Export Guide to Markets

The new edition of the official British Chambers of Commerce in the United Kingdom Guide to Global Markets 2008-2009 has been published. ...full story »

20 European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) to offer high quality and sustainable tourism

European Commission Vice-President Gunter Verheugen awarded twenty localities with the title of �best local intangible heritage destination in Europe� on the occasion of the 7th European Tourism Forum in Bordeaux today. The European Destinations of Excellence awards promote venues where commercial success goes hand in hand with social, cultural and environmental sustainability. ...full story »

Green Month features list, Caterer and Hotelkeeper, October 2008

Members may be interested int he coverage and opportunities creates by Caterer and Hotelkeepers annual green month this October....full story »

CESA Catering Utensils Group Forum 2009

Tomorrow's (utensils) World� ...full story »

REACH - updates

Below are updates on REACH regulation:...full story »

LVD - no revision required

You will find below and attached information relating to an Orgalime draft position paper relating to LVD, calling for an �horizontal� adaptation of the LVD to the New Legislative Framework without engaging a complete revision of the directive as some Member States authorities seem to ask. ...full story »

Action Plan Sustainable Industrial Policy and Sustainable Consumption and Production

please find enclosed Orgalime�s final position paper on the Action Plan Sustainable Industrial Policy and Sustainable Consumption and Production, as submitted to the European Commission and to the French Presidency. For your information, please find also attached another copy of Orgalime�s working document on the draft Council Conclusions on the AP SIP/SCP, to be used in discussions with governments and not spread out, since it comments on an internal draft Council document. ...full story »

Water Heaters and EuP - Annex 4 published

The revised annex 4 document to accompany the Eco-design implementing measures for dedicated water heaters. ...full story »

HSE signs contract with Capita to run the new gas installer registration scheme

On 8 September 2008, HSE awarded a 10 year contract to the Capita Group Plc to provide a new registration scheme for gas installers from 1 April 2009....full story »

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 - update

Forrest research have written a complimentary update on the Sochi situation in light of recent events in Georgia. ...full story »

Is your company ISO 14001? List your environmental accreditation on the CESA web site

With the increasing focus on environmental compliance CESA has added the facility for members to add their accreditation's i.e. ISO 14001 to their entry at www.cesa.org.uk. If you are the 'Primary Contact' or the 'Editor' of your entry on the site simply log on to the 'administrator' button on the top right of the CESA 'Home page' and add your details at the end of the address fields under your company details. ...full story »

Energy Consumption of Commercial Cooking Appliances - can you help?

Below is a copy of an email from Intertek requesting help form members. Please reply directly to Simon Leach with your information....full story »

Material in contact with food - draft regulation consultation -responses by 28th November 2008

Please see the attached consultation documents for the above proposed Regulations. The proposed Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2009 will implement Commission Directive 2008/39/EC on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food....full story »

Middle East Association - information of interest to exporters

Here is the latest information from this influential and effective group - this email contains the latest information on events and activity. Members with an interest in the region should contact the MEA directly to receive future updates. ...full story »

Batteries Directive, UK Batteries Legislation & UK Guidelines

The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 come into force on 26^th September 2008. Any persons wishing to place new primary (single use) batteries and accumulators (i.e. rechargeable batteries) or battery-powered appliances on the UK market will need to comply with the Regulations from 26^th September 2008 onwards. ...full story »

FCSI UK & Ireland/CESA Sustainable Catering Equipment Award launched

This award has been initiated by the FCSI UK & Ireland as its only annual equipment award to recognise the CESA members� product that is considered to best achieve the requirements of sustainability, in its practical application and use.   ...full story »

Round up of CESA meetings - September to December 2008

Here is an 'at a glance' list of CESA meetings this Autumn. Please refer to individual calling notices for times and venues for each meeting which may be subject to change. If you require further information on the activities of any of the groups please contact CESA for more information. ...full story »

European Commission annual environmental policy review published

The European Commission has published its annual environmental policy review 2007. Herewith the link to the related press release and background documents: ...full story »

Business Briefing - September 2008

CESA's invaluable monthly round up of industry matters is available for download....full story »

WRc Food Waste Treatment Programme and food waste disposal units

Following a meeting with WRc last September attended by CESA members WRc have developed the programme details and also the opportunity for involvement. CESA and AMDEA (Domestic Equipment) have met with WRc and discussed their plans for a study on food waste and the role of sewers in transporting the waste from food waste disposal units. ...full story »

UK response to Commission Enquiry with regard to review of GAD Directive 90 396 EEC

Download the UK response to Commission Enquiry with regard to review of GAD Directive 90 396 EEC...full story »

Sports Event Management 08 - Early Delegate Discount must end July 31st. Save �300 by booking today!

As a business involved in event management I just wanted to make you aware of the impending deadline to secure your discounted rate to attend this year�s event....full story »

Industrial and Commercial Gas Apprenticeship Consultation

Following on from a recent meeting of CESRB and requests for the provision of a Commercial Gas /Catering NVQ and Modern Apprenticeship framework below is a link to a consultation document and ERR workbook. This consultation is a requirement and normal part of the development process, it sets out the component parts of the MA and NVQ. ...full story »

Resources on Stainless Steel

Given the interest from members regarding use of different grades of stainless steel the following resources have been been compiled for members. ...full story »

RoHS - exemption request re. lead in solders/very thin wires

The third stakeholder consultation on the review of the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) has been launched concerning exemption request 5 " Lead in solders for the connection of very thin (<100 �m) enamelled copper wires and for the connection of enamelled clad aluminium wires (CCAWs) with a copper layer smaller than 20 �m":...full story »

The search is on for the best equipment web site

The Caterersearch.com Web Awards 2008 have been launched to find the best websites in hospitality. This includes equipment supplier web sites...full story »

Deloitte Economic Review - latest issue, Quarter 3 2008

In this review, Roger Bootle, Economic Adviser to Deloitte, warns that the lower pound will not prevent the economy from slowing very sharply over the coming year as the credit crunch, the housing slowdown, a squeeze on real incomes and a fall in corporate spending take their toll on activity....full story »

Video - Health and Safety Minister Lord McKenzie - Risk Assesment launch event

At the campaign launch event on 24 June, Health and Safety Minister Lord McKenzie outlined the aims and outputs of the European Campaign on risk assessment....full story »

Comments on the Working document on Lot 2 (following the EuP Consultation Forum meeting)

Find below comments that we have received concerning the Working document on Lot 2 (following the EuP CF meeting of 8 July 2008). ...full story »

REACH Workshop - First Stakeholder Day - 10 October 2008

The European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will organise a �first Stakeholder Day� on 10 October 2008 in Helsinki. ...full story »

REACH - Review of Annexes IV & V

The Commission�s proposal for a Regulation amending Annexes IV and V of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 has been officially published on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website at the following link: ...full story »

Corgi/HSE/Capita

On June 18^th 2008 the HSE announced their decision on the running of the Gas Registration Scheme from 1^st April 2009 and identified CAPITA as the preferred bidder. CORGI was identified as reserve bidder. ...full story »

REACH - Chemical Watch newsletter

Concerning the latest developments on REACH, please find enclosed the summer edition of the Chemicalwatch com - Briefing July Aug 08. ...full story »

New Gas Installer Registration Scheme - FAQ

The HSE has put up guidance information regarding the changes relating to the Gas Installer Registration Scheme following the announcement that this will in future be operated by Capita. ...full story »

EuP Working plan

Information has been received regarding the establishment of the EUP working plan: ...full story »

CESA Limited

Following the decision of members at the 2007 AGM CESA Ltd was incorporated on 16^th June 2008. ...full story »

CESA in association with FCSI Annual Conference 6th-7th November 2008

This is your opportunity to book a place at the commercial kitchen equipment industry conference on 6th-7th November 2008 featuring informative speakers covering industry Education, the Economic climate and the environmental issues. This year's conference will be a the Madejski stadium, Reading. CESA members receive a free day delegate place as part of their annual subscription fee for 2008-9....full story »

EuP - Water Boilers - Lot 2 BEAMA/CESA clarification on scope

Copy of EMAIL to DEFRA to support the industry position: ...full story »

Joint Industry 2008 CESA Go Karting Day

Get your team ready for the Joint Industry Go-Karting day and raise money for Hospitality Action....full story »

Catering for a Sustainable Future Group - 20th May Executive Committee Meeting

An Executive meeting was held on 20^th May 2008 which was also attended by other representatives. ...full story »

EuP -Standby Losses

The text agreed on 7 July by the EC Regulatory Committee on the Ecodesign & Energy Labelling of Energy-using Products for an Implementing Measure (via an EC Regulation) on standby and off-mode of household and office equipment can now be viewed at ...full story »

WTO Tarriffs

Attached is the latest WTO text (DRAFT MODALITIES FOR NON-AGRICULTURAL MARKET ACCESS, 3^rd revision). ...full story »

International Electrical Product Safety Conference 2008, 8-9th September, London

CESA members they can obtain the special discounted rate of �250 by entering the promotional code SG01 in the appropriate box of the the registration form or via the website at www.escconference.org.uk ...full story »

EuP - Refrigeration

A new Ecodesign call for tender n� 178107-2008 (ENTR/2008/039) on three Energy-using Product Groups (Refrigerating and freezing equipment, Transformers, Sound and imaging equipment) has been launched under the Sustainable Industrial Policy in the OJ S134 of 12 July 2008. The submission deadline is 01 September 2008. ...full story »

Sustainability Package: Commission adopts

The Sustainability Package has been adopted by the European Commission. ...full story »

Trade / FTA with India - for information to interested sectors/companies doing business in India

Negotiations for a free trade agreements between EU and India were launched in June 2007. ...full story »

Fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances. Consultation

Notice from DEFRA: Consultation on proposed Regulations ...full story »

Letter of Mr Zourek (DG ENTR) regarding waste directive

A copy of the reply letter of Mr Zourek, Director General of DG ENTR, regarding Orgalime�s political message submitted shortly before the final deal on the waste directive. Letter of Mr Zourek (DG ENTR) regarding waste directive ...full story »

RoHS Regulations Guidlines from BERR

BERR has published new Government Guidance Notes (dated July 2008) for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ...full story »

Orgalime position on WTO NAMA negotiation:

Amendment RoHS annex for new exemptions 30, 31 and 32 (related to cadmium and lead)

Catering Utensils Group report - July '08

A review of this year�s forum dominated our June meeting. The Forum itself was a very worthwhile day, according to both those who were carrying out product training and those who were invited. ...full story »

Service Providers Group - Report July '08

The last meeting was held at the RAC Headquarters, Walsall and involved a presentation by Neil Thompson, Rescue Service Delivery Director, and a complete tour of the facility. ...full story »

New members - July '08

Gambica B2B Compliance Ltd. have joined CESA bringing the total membership to 131 companies ...full story »

Education Foundation (CESA, CEDA, FCSI) - Report

The last meeting was on 26^th June. Sheffield Hallam University attended. ...full story »

CESA, CEDA, FCSI Administrator Meeting

The first meeting between Vic Laws, FCSI, Peter Kay, CEDA and the CESA Director was held on Monday 7^th July. ...full story »

Food Waste Disposal Units - Policy paper and executive summary

AMDEA and CESA, the trade associations of the manufacturers of food waste disposers, commissioned Dr Bob Davis of WRc to provide an independent review of the role that food waste disposers (FWDs) could play in waste management and any associated impacts of their use. ...full story »