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    The FLEGT regulation

    In 2003, the European Commission undertook to fight against the illegal logging and illegal trade of timber by developing an action plan. This action plan FLEGT ("Forest Law...
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    Travelling with pets

    Folder Travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets Travelling inside Belgium Travelling from Belgium to another EU (and assimilated) country and back Travelling from another...
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    How to file a complaint?

    Patient mediation If you feel that your patient rights are not being respected, you may file a complaint with the ombudsman. This would be the route to go if you cannot get any...
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    The Federal Ombudsman Service for Patients' Rights

    If you think that one of your rights as a patient has not been respected by a healthcare practitioner in the ambulatory care sector who is working outside the hospital (e.g. a...
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    European legislation for chemicals: REACH

    REACH is the European regulation regarding chemicals. The English abbreviation REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH). REACH must improve...
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    Batteries

    Many electrical and electronic devices run partly or even exclusively on batteries. Sooner or later, the batteries need replacing, in some cases along with the device in which...