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02 Oct, 2024
Advanced Competition Law Training
The MCCAA, in collaboration with the Academy of European Law (ERA), successfully hosted the advanced ...
01 Oct, 2024
26 Sep, 2024
Request for Quotes
The MCCAA would like to receive quotations for the following CFQ- Design of Activity Book; all details ...
25 Sep, 2024
Unsafe slime toys recalled from the market
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of three slime toys, identified by the ...
25 Sep, 2024
World Standards Day 2024
The MCCAA will be organising a conference for World Standards Day on the 9th of October 2024 at 14:00. ...
23 Sep, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
23 Sep, 2024
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of G4S Security Services Limited and G4S Security ...
19 Sep, 2024
Office for Competition | Press Release
The Office for Competition prohibits the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare Malta Limited of ...
16 Sep, 2024
European Standardisation | Info Session
The Chamber of Engineers and the MCCAA successfully hosted an informative session on European Standardization ...
09 Sep, 2024
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the following page was updated:
the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
09 Sep, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
06 Sep, 2024
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
06 Sep, 2024
Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
This week, the following page was updated:
the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
02 Sep, 2024
ECN Joint Statement on Article 102 Guidelines
Joint statement by the European Competition Network (“ECN”) on the European Commission’s initiative ...
29 Aug, 2024
Updates | Lifts & Radio Equipment Regulations
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Lifts page with the latest list of Lifts Database ...
29 Aug, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
22 Aug, 2024
Sale of Motor Vehicle | Ford Kuga ST Diesel
The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is placing the mentioned vehicle for sale. Below ...
22 Aug, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
21 Aug, 2024
Updates | F-Gases, Motor Vehicle Repair List & RoHS
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
14 Aug, 2024
12 Aug, 2024
Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment No. 2)
The proposed provisions transpose Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 by amending Schedule ...
07 Aug, 2024
Updates | PPPs and Standards
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
01 Aug, 2024
Updates | Lifts, F-Gases & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database; ...
01 Aug, 2024
Update | F-Gases Operators
Notice to Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases operators:
Verification reports
Manufacturers and importers ...
30 Jul, 2024
Ghana Authorities Visit
Earlier this month, the MCCAA hosted a high-level delegation from the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) ...
18 Jul, 2024
CEN/CLC JTC 22 Technical Committee meeting
Malta proudly hosted the CEN/CLC JTC 22 Technical Committee meeting this past June. This gathering ...
10 Jul, 2024
Update | Biocides
This week, the Biocides page was updated with the latest Database of Registered Biocidal Products in ...
08 Jul, 2024
Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
This week, the following page was updated:
the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
04 Jul, 2024
Updates | PPPs + Lifts
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Plant Protection Products page was updated with ...
02 Jul, 2024
9th edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima launched
Today, the MCCAA launched the ninth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima.
This Competition acknowledges ...
27 Jun, 2024
Updates | Standards and Services + Lifts
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Standards and Services page was updated and the ...
24 Jun, 2024
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Authorised Trainers. ...
21 Jun, 2024
Public Notice | Single-axis hinges *Updated*
Are you an economic operator placing or making available on the market single-axis hinges?
Do they ...
19 Jun, 2024
Update | F-Gases
This week, the following page was updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
10 Jun, 2024
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the following page was updated:
the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
10 Jun, 2024
Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
This week, the following page was updated:
the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
06 Jun, 2024
Update | Catalogue of Standards
This week, the following page was updated:
the Standards and Services page was also updated with ...
05 Jun, 2024
Advanced Competition Law Training | Sept'24
DAWN RAIDS IN PRACTICE | Advanced Competition Law Training Valletta, 26-27 September 2024
The Academy ...
30 May, 2024
Update | Lifts
This week, the following page was updated:
the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database. ...
24 May, 2024
Request for Quotes
The MCCAA would like to receive quotations for the supply and installation of units to supply forced ...
24 May, 2024
Update | F-Gases
This week, the following page was updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
24 May, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
17 May, 2024
Updates | Chemicals, F-Gases & QMS/EMS Certified Clients
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Chemicals page with the following article - Restriction ...
13 May, 2024
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of SR Technics Malta Limited by easyJet plc.
The ...
10 May, 2024
Updates | F-Gases & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest ...
10 May, 2024
Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
This week, the following page was updated:
the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
03 May, 2024
Updates | Chemicals, F-gases & Lifts
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Chemicals page was updated with the following article ...
30 Apr, 2024
F-gases | Declaration for (additional) quota
Companies wishing to apply for quota for imports and production of bulk HFCs in 2025, 2026 and 2027 ...
26 Apr, 2024
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
22 Apr, 2024
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the creation of a Fully Functional Joint Venture by Columbia Technology ...
19 Apr, 2024
Update | F-Gases
This week, the following page was updated:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest list ...
12 Apr, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
10 Apr, 2024
Update | Standards & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Development of Standards page was updated with ...
09 Apr, 2024
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
05 Apr, 2024
01 Apr, 2024
Update | Trust You Scheme
This week, the following page was updated:
The Trust You Scheme page was updated with the latest ...
28 Mar, 2024
Updates | Lifts and F-Gases
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Lifts page was updated with the latest list of Lifts ...
27 Mar, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the ...
25 Mar, 2024
User Guidelines | RoHS
Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations, ...
25 Mar, 2024
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the creation of Joint Venture INV Holdings Ltd.
The decision can ...
22 Mar, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
22 Mar, 2024
Update | Approved Garages List
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Certified Organizations page was updated with the ...
20 Mar, 2024
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition Of Ideal Pharmacy, Central Pharmacy and Nigret ...
15 Mar, 2024
F-Gases | Info Session
The MCCAA is planning to organise an information session to explain the provisions specified in the ...
13 Mar, 2024
Updates | Biocidal Products
This week, the following page was updated:
The Biocidal Products page was updated with the latest ...
08 Mar, 2024
Updates | F-gases and Standards
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated with ...
08 Mar, 2024
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
05 Mar, 2024
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
29 Feb, 2024
Update | Lifts
This week, the following page was updated:
Lifts page was updated with the latest updated Lift's ...
26 Feb, 2024
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Advent Lifts Services Limited by Cypress Holdings ...
23 Feb, 2024
Updates | Organic Operators, PPP's & F-Gases
This week, the following pages were updated:
Certified Organizations page was updated with the latest ...
23 Feb, 2024
New F-gas Regulation applies from 11 March 2024
On 11 March 2024, the new F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 will enter into force. The below are the ...
15 Feb, 2024
Updates | Plant Protection Products & Lifts
This week, the following pages were updated:
Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
14 Feb, 2024
Consumer Dialogue on the New Consumer Agenda
Malta holds a Consumer Dialogue on the New Consumer Agenda
| Consumer policy priorities from a Maltese ...
13 Feb, 2024
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
09 Feb, 2024
Updates | F-Gases & Standards
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page with the latest ...
09 Feb, 2024
Public Consultation | Application for Mazzit as PGI
It is hereby being notified that an application for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) as ...
26 Jan, 2024
Updates | PPPs, Standards & Lifts
This week, the following pages were updated:
Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
22 Jan, 2024
Consumer Credit (Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The proposed provisions amend the Consumer Credit Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 378.12) in order ...
17 Jan, 2024
Opening of a Phase II Investigation
The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare ...
15 Jan, 2024
Radio Equipment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The proposed provisions amend the Radio Equipment Regulations (S.L. 427.41) thereby transposing Directive ...
11 Jan, 2024
Updates | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries, Votes Forecast and PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
11 Jan, 2024
Voluntary Recall of BlendJet 2
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about a voluntary recall of a portable blender branded ‘BlendJet ...
08 Jan, 2024
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
29 Dec, 2023
22 Dec, 2023
Updates | PPPs and F-Gases
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
21 Dec, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Mortar Limited by BG Consumer & Healthcare ...
18 Dec, 2023
TESY voluntary withdrawal campaign
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about a preventive campaign of voluntary corrective maintenance ...
15 Dec, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of KaFe Rocks Ltd by Innovation Labs Limited. ...
14 Dec, 2023
Press Release | Withdrawal of seven toy products
The MCCAA warns the public about the withdrawal of seven toy products from the market
In response ...
12 Dec, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
11 Dec, 2023
Updates | 11.12.2023 - Standards and EFSA
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
07 Dec, 2023
Updates | 04.12.2023 - 08.12.2023
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
06 Dec, 2023
Product recall by Shimano
Product recall by Shimano for inspection and replacement of cranks failing inspection programme
The ...
30 Nov, 2023
Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2023
Imħabbra r-rebbieħa ta’ Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2023
Waqt ċerimonja, l-MCCAA ħabbret ir-rebbieħa ...
28 Nov, 2023
We are recruiting | 28.11.23
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
21 Nov, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
17 Nov, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
14 Nov, 2023
Public Warning Statements
The Office for Consumer Affairs issued the following Public Warning Statements against the below traders: ...
13 Nov, 2023
Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
This week, the following page was updated:
The Development of Standards page was updated with the latest ...
09 Nov, 2023
Dettalji dwar ir-roħs sostanzjali fuq 54 mediċina
Ħidma tal-awtoritajiet kompetenti waslet biex f’dawn l-aħħar ftit xhur kien hemm roħs sostanzjali ...
01 Nov, 2023
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the following page was updated:
The Plant Protection Products page with the latest list ...
12 Oct, 2023
World Standards Day 2023
The MCCAA organised a conference for World Standards Day on Wednesday 11th October. The theme of this ...
12 Oct, 2023
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
10 Oct, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Rina S.p.A. by Registro Italiano Navale and ...
09 Oct, 2023
Update | CEN & CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
This week the Development of Standards page was updated with the latest CEN and CENELEC Enquiries and ...
06 Oct, 2023
Updates | PPPs & F-gases
This week the following pages were updated:
The Plant Protection Products page with the latest list ...
06 Oct, 2023
F-gases and ozone-depleting substances
The Council and the Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement to phase ...
06 Oct, 2023
World Standards Day 2023
The MCCAA will be organising a conference for World Standards Day. This occasion serves as a testament ...
26 Sep, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
20 Sep, 2023
Updates | 18.09.2023 - 20.09.2023
This week the following pages were updated:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated with ...
19 Sep, 2023
Aktar minn 5,000 spezzjoni biex ikunu protetti l-konsumaturi
Matul ix-xhur ta’ Lulju u Awwissu, l-MCCAA għamlet aktar minn 5,000 spezzjoni u ħadet azzjoni fuq 52 ...
15 Sep, 2023
Updates | 11.09.2023 - 15.09.2023
This week the following pages were updated:
The Development of Standards page was updated with the latest ...
11 Sep, 2023
We are recruiting | 11.09.2023
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
06 Sep, 2023
Product recall | Bose
Product recall: Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle, and Companion Bass Modules manufactured before April 1, ...
31 Aug, 2023
Updates | 28.08.23 - 01.09.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update on the MCCAA website:
The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
29 Aug, 2023
We are recruiting | 29.08.23
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
28 Aug, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Marina di Valletta Limited by D-Marin Malta ...
25 Aug, 2023
Updates | 22.08.23 - 25.08.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
the European Food Safety ...
24 Aug, 2023
We are recruiting | 24.08.2023
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
18 Aug, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
14 Aug, 2023
Update | 14.08.2023 - 18.08.2023
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
the European Food Safety ...
11 Aug, 2023
Updates | 07.08.23 - 11.08.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
The Development of Standards ...
04 Aug, 2023
Updates | 31.07.2023 - 04.08.2023
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
The Lifts page was updated ...
03 Aug, 2023
Public Notice | Single-axis hinges
Are you an economic operator placing or making available on the market single-axis hinges?
Do they ...
02 Aug, 2023
EU Ecolabel certification service launched
The MCCAA has officially launched the EU Ecolabel certification service for Cleaning Products and Cleaning ...
28 Jul, 2023
Request for quotes
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:
Market Research and Analysis in relation to ...
27 Jul, 2023
Updates | 24.07.2023 - 28.07.2023
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates on the MCCAA website:
The Plant Protection Products ...
21 Jul, 2023
Updates | 21.07.23
The Certified Organizations page and the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair Garage Management Systems ...
20 Jul, 2023
User Guidelines RoHS 23/02
The proposed provisions transpose Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/171 by amending Schedule ...
19 Jul, 2023
Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2023
The MCCAA launched the eighth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima in Pjazza San Gorg, Valletta. ...
14 Jul, 2023
Updates | 10.07.2023 - 14.07.2023
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
05 Jul, 2023
Updates | 03.07.2023 - 07.07.2023
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA website:
- Plant Protection ...
05 Jul, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of a number of entities from the Thomas Smith Group of ...
04 Jul, 2023
We are recruiting | 04.07.2023
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
30 Jun, 2023
We are recruiting | 30.06.23
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
30 Jun, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Joint Venture between Push Gaming Holding Limited by LeoVentures ...
30 Jun, 2023
Updates | 26.06.23 - 30.06.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - Lifts page updated with ...
30 Jun, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Merger between Joinwell Limited/ F.X.Borg Furniture Limited/ ...
28 Jun, 2023
Public notice on flail-type cutting attachments
The general public should be aware of the risks posed by flail-type cutting attachments for portable ...
26 Jun, 2023
Info session on the PDO, PGI and TSG products
The MCCAA held an information session on the different EU agri-food quality systems: the Protected ...
20 Jun, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
09 Jun, 2023
Updates | Plant Protection Products
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website:
- Plant Protection Products page updated ...
09 Jun, 2023
Updates | 05.06.23 - 11.06.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - Lifts page updated with ...
02 Jun, 2023
Updates | 29.05.23 - 04.06.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website: - Lifts page updated with ...
30 May, 2023
Representative Actions (Consumers) Bill
The Bill presenting the Representative Actions (Consumers) Act, 2023 was successfully passed at the Adjunct ...
26 May, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
25 May, 2023
Request for quotes | Software Developer Services
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:
Software Developer Services
Date Published: 25 ...
05 May, 2023
Updates | 01.05.23 - 07.05.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website:
- The Plants Protection ...
03 May, 2023
Updates | Plant Protection Products
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Plant Protection Products page updated ...
28 Apr, 2023
Updates | 24.04.23 - 30.04.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest update found on the MCCAA Website:
- The lifts page was updated ...
25 Apr, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
21 Apr, 2023
Updates | 17.04.23 - 23.04.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Biocidal products page updated ...
19 Apr, 2023
Update | Plant Protection Products
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Plant Protection Products page updated ...
17 Apr, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Acquisition of AirExplore s.r.o. by Avia Solutions ...
14 Apr, 2023
Updates | 10.04.23 - 16.04.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Biocidal products ...
12 Apr, 2023
Product recall of a kids toothbrush | Mentadent Kids toothbrush 2-6 years
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about a voluntary product recall of Mentadent Kids toothbrush ...
11 Apr, 2023
Public Warning Statement | Jason Zammit
PUBLIC WARNING STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL (CONSUMER AFFAIRS) WITHIN THE MALTA COMPETITION ...
11 Apr, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Kildare Chilling Company Unlimited Company by ...
06 Apr, 2023
Updates | 03.04.23 - 09.04.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Fluorinated Gases page updated ...
30 Mar, 2023
Updates | 27.03.23 - 02.04.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- The lifts page was ...
29 Mar, 2023
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
28 Mar, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
28 Mar, 2023
Update | Plant Protection Products
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Plant Protection Products page was ...
24 Mar, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
17 Mar, 2023
User Guidelines RoHS 23/01
The MCCAA has updated the User Guidelines for Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical ...
17 Mar, 2023
Updates | 13.03.23 - 19.03.23
Hereunder, you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Development of Standards page was ...
15 Mar, 2023
World Consumer Rights Day 2023
Raising awareness about the importance of consumer protection and strengthen consumers' rights in today's ...
09 Mar, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Princess Yachts (Holdings) Limited by KPS Capital ...
06 Mar, 2023
Dear Mario, you will be missed...
In the last few days, we lost one of our dear colleagues Mario Azzopardi.
Having been with the Authority ...
03 Mar, 2023
Updates | 27.02.23 - 05.03.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Plant Protection Products page updated ...
02 Mar, 2023
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
01 Mar, 2023
Product Recall | USB Charger
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of the USB charger ‘Super Fast Charger ...
01 Mar, 2023
World Consumer Rights Day 2023
Strengthening consumers’ rights in today’s dynamic markets
To mark this year’s World Consumer Rights ...
24 Feb, 2023
Updates | 20.02.23 - 26.02.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Certification of ...
21 Feb, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
17 Feb, 2023
Updates | 13.02.23 - 19.02.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Recalls & Warnings ...
16 Feb, 2023
Product recall | Baby costume: Nebeans Captain America
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of the baby costume with the theme Captain ...
09 Feb, 2023
Updates | 06.02.23 - 12.02.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- New Vacancies were added ...
07 Feb, 2023
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
03 Feb, 2023
Updates | 30.01.23 - 05.02.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- The Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
27 Jan, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A. by SAS Shipping ...
27 Jan, 2023
Updates | 23.01.23 - 29.01.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Plant Protection Products page updated ...
23 Jan, 2023
F-Gases | Dates for 2024 quota declaration
Companies wishing to apply for (additional) quota for imports and production of bulk HFCs in 2024 should ...
20 Jan, 2023
Updates | 16.01.23 till 22.01.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
- Environmental Management ...
19 Jan, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of TrioMed Holdings Limited by Prohealth Limited. ...
18 Jan, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Emma Healthcare Holdings Ltd by L1 Health GP ...
16 Jan, 2023
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
13 Jan, 2023
Updates | 09.01.23 - 15.01.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:
The Development of Standards ...
11 Jan, 2023
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Phixen SAS by Gland Pharma Limited.
The full ...
06 Jan, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
06 Jan, 2023
Updates | 02.01.23 - 08.01.23
Hereunder you may find listed the latest updates found on the MCCAA Website:- The approved garage list ...
03 Jan, 2023
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
30 Dec, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
29 Dec, 2022
Public Consultation | Report
The MCCAA just published the following public consultation's report -
A Bill entitled “An Act to provide ...
16 Dec, 2022
Notice for Importers of Foam
The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) reminds importers of foams that as from ...
12 Dec, 2022
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
25 Nov, 2022
Notification of Concentration
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, ...
24 Nov, 2022
2022 Premju Servizz bi Tbissima Winners Announced
The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) announced the winners of the seventh edition ...
21 Nov, 2022
Expression of Interest
This week, the following expression of interest was extended -
Evaluation Services of a dossier of ...
17 Nov, 2022
Public Warning Statement | Portelli & Brincat Ltd
PUBLIC NOTICE ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL (CONSUMER AFFAIRS) WITHIN THE MALTA COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ...
15 Nov, 2022
Update | Approved Garages List
This week the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair Garage Management Systems Page was updated with the ...
15 Nov, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of the business and assets of Village Pets Limited ...
15 Nov, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc. by Artemis Parent ...
11 Nov, 2022
Public Consultation
The MCCAA just published the following public consultation -
A Bill entitled “An Act to provide ...
09 Nov, 2022
Update | Plant Protection Products
The plant protection products page was updated with the following lists:
List of Authorised Trainers ...
01 Nov, 2022
Notification of Concentration
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, ...
31 Oct, 2022
Update | Plant Protection Products
The plant protection products page was updated with the following lists:
List of Authorised Plant Protection ...
26 Oct, 2022
Updates | Trust You Scheme & Standards
This week the Trust You Scheme page was updated with the latest List of of Companies and can be found ...
21 Oct, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
21 Oct, 2022
Presentations of the Info Webinar on Precursors 20/07/2022
Need a refresher on the Precursors regulation? Have a look at our recorded session from the Webinar ...
13 Oct, 2022
Update | Transition period for Notified Bodies
The Method for Designating Conformity Assessment Bodies page was updated with an important notice relating ...
12 Oct, 2022
Update | Standards & F-Gases
The Development of Standards page was updated with the latest CEN & CENELEC enquiries and votes ...
06 Oct, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of part of Columbia Marlow Holding Limited by the Marlow ...
04 Oct, 2022
New Collective Agreement for MCCAA Employees
On Monday 3rd October 2022, the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) signed a new ...
03 Oct, 2022
Updates | TRD
This week the following pages were updated under the TRD section:
The plant protection products page ...
29 Sep, 2022
26 Sep, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of D-Square Ltd’s Injection Moulding business by Thermoplastics ...
20 Sep, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
16 Sep, 2022
Amended the Toy Safety Regulations in accordance with European Directives
Atranol, chloroatranol and methyl heptine carbonate – The three new chemicals banned in the European ...
15 Sep, 2022
RoHS in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment No. 2)
Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, ...
14 Sep, 2022
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
14 Sep, 2022
Update | F-Gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated with the latest List of technicians licensed ...
05 Sep, 2022
Updates | Standards & Lifts
This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database.
The Development of Standards ...
05 Sep, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Full-Function Joint Venture between Bianchi and Sons Limited, ...
02 Sep, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
02 Sep, 2022
Updates | Plant Protection Products
This week the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the following lists:
List of Authorised ...
22 Aug, 2022
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
19 Aug, 2022
Updates| Plant Protection Products
This week the following page was updated:
Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest ...
11 Aug, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves Acquisition of Parts of the Business of C. Boffa Ltd by John G. ...
08 Aug, 2022
Updates | Devolpment of Standards & Biocides
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
05 Aug, 2022
User Guidelines: Transposition of the Omnibus Directive
Bill No. 9, entitled “AN ACT to amend the Consumer Affairs Act, Cap. 378 and other laws relating to ...
03 Aug, 2022
MoU on enhanced cooperation in the consumer rights sector
The MCCAA and the Institute for Standardisation of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) have entered ...
29 Jul, 2022
Update | F-Gases, Lifts & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated:
The F-Gases page with the latest list of technicians ...
27 Jul, 2022
Acquisition of ZASMalta Limited by Apex Consolidation Entity Ltd
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of ZASMalta Limited by Apex Consolidation Entity ...
25 Jul, 2022
We are recruiting!
Professional Officer (Accreditation) (394/2022)
Interested candidates are to send their motivation ...
21 Jul, 2022
Updates | Standards & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Development of Standards page was updated with the ...
12 Jul, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
08 Jul, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
08 Jul, 2022
Standards Supporting Circular Economy Initiatives
The MCCAA hosted a national workshop on the 5th of July in the framework of the ENgage project; titled ...
08 Jul, 2022
Webinar: Latest info on the Explosive Precursors Regulation
Some chemicals freely available on the market may be used for illicit purposes. The Explosives Precursors ...
06 Jul, 2022
Updates | Approved Garages List & PPPs
This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
01 Jul, 2022
COMP/MCCAA/09/2021 | Full-function Joint Venture
Full-function Joint Venture between Bianchi and Sons Limited, Merill Invest Limited and Ziti Technologies ...
30 Jun, 2022
We are recruiting!
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
30 Jun, 2022
21 Jun, 2022
Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2022 launched
The MCCAA launched the seventh edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima in Pjazza Tigné, Sliema.
During ...
19 Jun, 2022
Iffirmat MoU bejn l-MCCAA u s-CRPD
Iffirmat MoU bejn l-MCCAA u s-CRPD biex aktar prodotti jkunu aċċessibbli għal persuni b’diżabilità
...
15 Jun, 2022
Second hand cars tampered odometer disputes
Consumers who have purchased a second hand car with a tampered odometer may claim a free remedy from ...
06 Jun, 2022
Press Release by the MCCAA
In the light of the recent news regarding the alleged tampered mileage in the sales of second-hand ...
03 Jun, 2022
Updates | Lifts, F-gases & Biocides
This week,
the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database;
the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
01 Jun, 2022
Product recall of Mushroom Baby Teether/ Pacifier
The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers of the baby teether/ pacifier in the shape ...
31 May, 2022
REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats
The MCCAA would like to remind the public about the dangers of swimming floats with canopies intended ...
30 May, 2022
Update | Approved Garages List
This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
30 May, 2022
Dear Carmel, you will be missed...
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Inġ. Carmel Ellul.
Following a long career in industry in Malta ...
27 May, 2022
Updates | Plant Protection Products
The Plant Protection Products page was updated with the following:
List of Authorised Plant Protection ...
23 May, 2022
Application for the protection of the product name “Ġbejna tan-nagħaġ” as a PDO
The MCCAA just published the following public consultation -
Public consultation concerning the application ...
23 May, 2022
Request for quotes
The MCCAA is seeking quotes for the provision of a qualified Doctor (GP) for home visits in the eventuality ...
18 May, 2022
New PROPOSED ODS Regulation
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ...
18 May, 2022
New PROPOSED F-gas Regulation
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, ...
17 May, 2022
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors. ...
17 May, 2022
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of sole control over Toshiba Carrier Corporation ...
11 May, 2022
Update | Batteries and Accumulators
This week, the Batteries and Accumulators page was updated with the latest information. Have a look! ...
03 May, 2022
Update | Biocidal products
This week, the Biocidal products page was updated with the latest database of registered Biocidal Products ...
29 Apr, 2022
Updates | Lifts & F-Gases
This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database and the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
25 Apr, 2022
Update | 'Biobor JF'
‘Biobor JF’ – the aircraft fuel preservative essential in order to control microbiological contamination ...
25 Apr, 2022
Update | Development of Standards
This week, the Development of Standards page was updated with the latest work programme drafted standard. ...
18 Apr, 2022
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors. ...
12 Apr, 2022
Updates | Plant Protection Products
The Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the following -
the new Application Form ...
12 Apr, 2022
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
11 Apr, 2022
Update | Recreational Craft
This week, the Placing on the market section under the Recreational Craft page was updated with the ...
30 Mar, 2022
Updates | F-gases & Lifts
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the latest list of technicians ...
25 Mar, 2022
Updates | PPPs & Biocides
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Plant Protection Products page with the final Guidance ...
16 Mar, 2022
World Consumer Rights Day 2022
The MCCAA speaks of empowering consumers in the digital and green transition -
The MCCAA marked World ...
28 Feb, 2022
Updates | Lifts & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database; ...
23 Feb, 2022
Update | F-gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the latest list of technicians ...
23 Feb, 2022
Consultation | Final Report
The MCCAA published the final report for the following consultation -
A Bill entitled “An Act to amend ...
21 Feb, 2022
User Guidelines
The proposed regulations transpose Commission Delegated Directives (EU) 2021/1978, 2021/1979 and 2021/1980 ...
18 Feb, 2022
Expression of Interest
This week, the MCCAA published the following Expression of Interest -
Evaluation Services of a dossier ...
17 Feb, 2022
Update | F-gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the latest list of technicians ...
14 Feb, 2022
Update | Approved Garages List
This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
08 Feb, 2022
Office for Competition
COMP/MCCAA/11/2021: Abandonment of Proposed Acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare Malta Limited of property ...
04 Feb, 2022
Updates | EFSA, Lifts, Energy Labelling & others
This week, the following pages were updated -
the European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal ...
03 Feb, 2022
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
03 Feb, 2022
Submission of report on halons
As part of the requirements of Article 26(1)(b) of EC Regulation No 1005/2009 on Substances that deplete ...
03 Feb, 2022
F-Gases | Dates for 2023 quota declaration
Companies wishing to apply for (additional) quota for imports and production of bulk HFCs in 2023 should ...
02 Feb, 2022
Updates | Standards
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Development of Standards page with the latest work ...
28 Jan, 2022
Updates | Tyre Labelling & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Tyre Labelling page; and
the Plant Protection ...
18 Jan, 2022
Expression of Interest
This week, the MCCAA published the following Expression of Interest -
Evaluation Services of an application ...
12 Jan, 2022
Update | Frequently Asked Questions
This week, the Office for Consumer Affairs added some new frequently asked questions to the FAQs page. ...
07 Jan, 2022
Product recall of several toys
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recalls being made following a series of tests ...
06 Jan, 2022
05 Jan, 2022
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of certified distributors. ...
04 Jan, 2022
Update | REACH - Tattoo Ink
This week, the REACH page was updated to include the following information -
What's happening with ...
03 Jan, 2022
29 Dec, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Jumio Acquisition LLC of FourStop GmbH.
The ...
23 Dec, 2021
Update | Biocidal Products
This week, the Biocidal products page was updated to include the latest update of the following lists ...
22 Dec, 2021
Updates | Approved Garages List & List of Organic Operators
This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
17 Dec, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
10 Dec, 2021
Update | Sea Passenger Rights
This week, the Sea Passenger Rights page was updated. The 2021 activity report - Rights of Passengers ...
09 Dec, 2021
Update | Lifts
This week, the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database and the responsible person/administrator ...
09 Dec, 2021
07 Dec, 2021
Digital Content & Digital Services Contracts Regulations, 2021
The Digital Content and Digital Services Contracts Regulations, 2021, have been published by means ...
02 Dec, 2021
The 2021 Winners of Premju Servizz Bi Tbissima Announced
The MCCAA announced the winners of the sixth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima during an award ...
01 Dec, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
24 Nov, 2021
Update | F-gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the revised list of technicians ...
23 Nov, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
19 Nov, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare ...
19 Nov, 2021
Update | Consumer Handbook
Have a look at the MCCAA Consumer Handbook!
The Consumer Handbook provides consumers with simple ...
15 Nov, 2021
Updates | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the following lists -
List of Authorised ...
15 Nov, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
11 Nov, 2021
Update | Land Passenger Rights
This week, the Land Passenger Rights page was updated to include the 2021 activity report 2021: Rights ...
08 Nov, 2021
Updates | Food Supplements & PPPs
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Authorised Plant ...
08 Nov, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition of Scovolini Brand from Aplan Limited by onepercent ...
05 Nov, 2021
Office for Competition | Legislation
The Office for Competition added the following legislations on their Legislation page -
S.L. 379.10 ...
04 Nov, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of William Hill Cayman Holdings Limited by 888 ...
03 Nov, 2021
Update | Lifts Database and Biocides
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Lifts page was updated with the latest lifts database; ...
03 Nov, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Pharma-Cos Limited by Medina Healthcare Limited. ...
01 Nov, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Sanne Group plc by Apex Acquisition Company ...
29 Oct, 2021
Update | F-gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the revised list of technicians ...
29 Oct, 2021
Opening of a Phase II Investigation
The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed full-function joint venture ...
25 Oct, 2021
New publication | 2020 Annual Report
This week, the MCCAA published its 2020 Annual Report, illustrating the work and activity performed ...
21 Oct, 2021
Updates | F-gases and Approved Garage List
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to ...
20 Oct, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
19 Oct, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
15 Oct, 2021
Invitation for Third-Party Comments
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 379.08 ...
15 Oct, 2021
12 Oct, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
07 Oct, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
05 Oct, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
04 Oct, 2021
Updates | Goldsmiths and Silversmiths & ISO 9001 + ISO 14001
This week, the pages were updated -
the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths page was updated to include the Consul’s ...
04 Oct, 2021
Update | Biocidal products
This week, the Biocidal products page was updated to include the latest update of the following lists ...
01 Oct, 2021
Updates | Lifts & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Lifts page was updated with the latest Lifts Database, ...
30 Sep, 2021
The MCCAA strengthens ADR
The MCCAA bolstered consumers’ means of redress by strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ...
28 Sep, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of AlleyBe Group by Zedra Malta Limited.
The decision ...
24 Sep, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
24 Sep, 2021
Expression of Interest
This week, the below Expression of Interest was published -
Expression of Interest - Evaluation Services ...
22 Sep, 2021
Update | Guidance on Concentrations
This week, the Concentrations page was updated to include the latest guidance on concentrations and ...
16 Sep, 2021
Conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution
On Thursday 30th September 2021, the MCCAA will organise a conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution: ...
16 Sep, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Willis Towers Watson PLC Treaty Reinsurance ...
14 Sep, 2021
Update | Approved Garages List
This week, the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
13 Sep, 2021
Office for Competition | Sector Inquiry
The Maltese Competition Authority published the final report on its Sector Inquiry on the supply of ...
10 Sep, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
09 Sep, 2021
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors. ...
07 Sep, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
03 Sep, 2021
Updates | Lifts, PPPs, Biocides & F-Gases
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Plant Protection Products page with the latest ...
01 Sep, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
31 Aug, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
31 Aug, 2021
26 Aug, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves acquisition of the business of Mint Finance Limited by Zampa Debattista ...
25 Aug, 2021
20 Aug, 2021
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated with the latest list of Certified Distributors. ...
19 Aug, 2021
Updates | Organic Operators & Construction Products
This week, the following pages were updated -
Construction products page;
Certified organizations page; ...
13 Aug, 2021
Updates | Plant Protection Products & Lifts
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Plant Protection Products page was updated with ...
10 Aug, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
09 Aug, 2021
We are recruiting
The Authority is actively working towards strengthening its expertise and is seeking to fill the following ...
06 Aug, 2021
Updates | F-Gases
The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the following revised lists:
List of ...
30 Jul, 2021
Updates | Product Contact Point, Mutual Recognition & Lifts
The following pages were updated -
Product Contact Point;
Mutual Recognition Regulation;
Mutual ...
29 Jul, 2021
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths
The MCCAA has been assigned the responsibility for the Office of the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths ...
23 Jul, 2021
Premju Servizz bi Tbissima launched
The sixth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima was launched by the MCCAA in Paola.
Parliamentary ...
23 Jul, 2021
Updates | F-gases, PPPs & Biocidal products
The following pages were updated -
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page to include the following revised ...
21 Jul, 2021
Publication | L-Għażla - Issue 12
The 12th issue of L-Għażla magazine has just been published.
L-Għażla contains information regarding ...
12 Jul, 2021
Update | Concentrations
This week, the Concentrations page was updated to include the following revised forms -
Concentration ...
09 Jul, 2021
Updates | PPPs, Biocides & EFSA
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Plant Protection Products page was updated with ...
05 Jul, 2021
Update | Approved Garages List
This week the list of the approved garages was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle ...
01 Jul, 2021
01 Jul, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Certain Business Assets of Willis Towers Watson ...
25 Jun, 2021
Updates | PPPs & F-Gases
This week, the following pages were updated:
The Plant Protection Products page was updated with the ...
24 Jun, 2021
Update | Certification process
The MCCAA would like to inform the public that the certification process to apply for the Quality Management ...
18 Jun, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
18 Jun, 2021
Updates | Biocidal products & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated -
Biocidal products page was updated with the following ...
11 Jun, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition has decided that following the abandonment of the original proposed concentration ...
03 Jun, 2021
Imniedi dokument ta’ gwida dwar l-użu xieraq ta’ veleni perikolużi
Il-Ministru għall-Agrikoltura, is-Sajd, l-Ikel u d-Drittijiet tal-Annimali Anton Refalo, flimkien mas-Segretarju ...
31 May, 2021
PRODUCT RECALL | Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that Oculus has made regarding Quest ...
31 May, 2021
PRODUCT RECALL | ‘HEROISK’ and ‘TALRIKA’ plates, bowls, and mugs
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that IKEA has made regarding ‘HEROISK’ ...
31 May, 2021
Updates | Lifts & PPPs
This week, the following pages were updated -
Lifts page with the updated Lifts Database;
Plant ...
31 May, 2021
Update | Approved Garages List
This week the list of approved garages was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
28 May, 2021
Updates | F-gases, PPPs & Biocidal products
This week, the following pages were updated:
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include ...
21 May, 2021
Office for Competition
The Director General of the Office for Competition is publishing the letter sent to the Consumers’ ...
20 May, 2021
Updates | Chemicals & Biocidal products
This week, the following pages were updated -
Biocidal products page was updated with the following ...
14 May, 2021
Update | F-gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the following revised lists: ...
11 May, 2021
The MCCAA celebrates its 10th anniversary
The MCCAA is celebrating its 10th anniversary in May 2021. The Authority is looking back proudly at ...
10 May, 2021
10 years of building trust & well-functioning markets
For the past decade, four distinct entities have been working together as one Authority - the MCCAA. ...
04 May, 2021
Updates | Pests Management Systems, Lifts Database & ADR
The following pages were updated -
the Lifts page with the latest lifts database;
the Pests Management ...
30 Apr, 2021
Updates | Plant Protection Products & Lifts
The following pages were updated -
the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the ...
28 Apr, 2021
Office for Competition | Sector Inquiry
The Director General of the Office for Competition is publishing a preliminary report in accordance ...
27 Apr, 2021
AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR CONSUMERS
We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a digital conference!
Date | 11.05.2021
Free of charge ...
22 Apr, 2021
Update | Biocidal products
This week, the Biocidal products page was updated with the following revised documents -
Database ...
21 Apr, 2021
Updates | Environmental Management Systems & Quality Management Systems
The following pages were updated to include the latest list of organisations certified to ISO 14001 and list ...
19 Apr, 2021
PRODUCT RECALL | ‘TRIBORD’ Life Jacket
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that the manufacturer has made regarding ...
19 Apr, 2021
Expression of Interest
This week, the following expression of interest was published -
Evaluation Services of a dossier of ...
14 Apr, 2021
Updates | Plant Protection Products
This week the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the latest list of Authorised Plant ...
14 Apr, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Phoenix Tower International Group of M.T. Mediterranean ...
08 Apr, 2021
Importation and production of bulk HFCs in 2022
Companies wishing to apply for the import and production of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in 2022 ...
07 Apr, 2021
Submission of report on halons
Aviation companies must submit the report on halons for the year starting 1st January 2020 to 31st ...
05 Apr, 2021
Update | Organic Farming Certification
The Organic Farming Certification page was updated to include the latest process of how to become certified. ...
01 Apr, 2021
Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of PPP Certificate
Date: 01.04.2021
Subject: Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of Plant Protection ...
30 Mar, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in Legal Notice ...
30 Mar, 2021
Updates | EFSA – Maltese Focal Point & Lifts
The following pages were updated -
European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point.
Lifts page ...
25 Mar, 2021
Update | F-gases
This week, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page was updated to include the following revised lists: ...
12 Mar, 2021
Updates | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated:
Metaldehyde containing Products – Guidance ...
10 Mar, 2021
European Commission | Public Consultation
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF PESTICIDES DIRECTIVE ...
09 Mar, 2021
Update | Lifts
This week, the Lifts page was updated with the following section: Emergency Alarm System (Auto dialer). ...
08 Mar, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the acquisition by Entain plc of Enlabs AB.
The decision can be ...
05 Mar, 2021
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the revised guidance documents ...
02 Mar, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of sole control of Slack Technologies Inc. by salesforce.com ...
02 Mar, 2021
Product recall | Baghera plastic toy plane
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that the manufacturer has made regarding ...
02 Mar, 2021
Recall notice | British design BS extension cable
The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA has tested ...
01 Mar, 2021
Update | Biocidal products
This week the following page was updated -
the Biocidal Products page:
- Database of Registered ...
26 Feb, 2021
19 Feb, 2021
Żjara uffiċjali mill-Ministru għat-Turiżmu u għall-Protezzjoni tal-Konsumatur, Clayton Bartolo
Matul l-2020, l-MCCAA indirizzat madwar 12,000 talba għall-għajnuna mill-konsumaturi Maltin u Għawdxin. ...
19 Feb, 2021
Opening of a Phase II Investigation
The Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare ...
18 Feb, 2021
Update | Energy Labelling Regulations
This week the Energy Labelling Regulations page was updated to include the following new articles - ...
17 Feb, 2021
Update | Approved Garages List
This week the approved garages list was updated; on both the Certification of Motor Vehicle Repair ...
11 Feb, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Fincantieri Infrastructure S.p.A. of two going ...
09 Feb, 2021
Request for quotes | Testing samples for pesticides
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:
Testing samples for Pesticides Multi Residue ...
08 Feb, 2021
Updates | Biocidal products & Lifts
This week the following pages were updated -
the Biocidal Products page:
- Database of Registered ...
05 Feb, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
05 Feb, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
03 Feb, 2021
Consultation | Inspection of Lifts Regulations
A new consultation was published -
Inspection of Lifts Regulations (S.L. 427.63) - ‘fitness-check’ and proposal ...
03 Feb, 2021
Update | F-gases
This week, the following page was updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the list of ...
01 Feb, 2021
Office for Competition | Decision
On 23 July 2019, MDP announced that with effect from Monday 29 July 2019, it would be increasing the ...
29 Jan, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
29 Jan, 2021
27 Jan, 2021
Updates | Development of Standards & F-Gases
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Development of Standards page: to include the latest Work ...
22 Jan, 2021
Malta and Ghana sign an MoU on cooperation
The MCCAA and the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have a shared goal that of increased well-being ...
21 Jan, 2021
Update | Plant Protection Products
This week, the Plant Protection Products page was updated to include the following information -
...
19 Jan, 2021
Update | Organic Operators
The organic operators' list was updated on both the Organic Farming Certification page and the Certified ...
15 Jan, 2021
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, the Director General of the ...
14 Jan, 2021
MCCAA projects assisted by European funds that put the consumer at the heart of the economy
With the help of MEUSAC, the MCCAA has applied for European funds to run two projects that put the ...
08 Jan, 2021
Office for Competition | Decisions
The Office for Competition approved -
the Acquisition by Hudson Holdings Limited of Trilogy Limited; ...
07 Jan, 2021
Consultation | Restrictive Measures on the Use and Sale of PPP Containing Metaldehyde
A new consultation was published -
Restrictive Measures on the Use and Sale of Plant Protection Products ...
06 Jan, 2021
Updates | Biocidal Products & F-Gases
This week the following pages were updated -
the Biocidal Products page:
- Database of Registered ...
06 Jan, 2021
Update | Organic Operators
The organic operators' list was updated on both the Organic Farming Certification page and the Certified ...
30 Dec, 2020
23 Dec, 2020
Product recall of Rexoguard antibacterial and household disinfectant
In accordance with the Pesticides Control Act, the MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product ...
22 Dec, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
18 Dec, 2020
Updates | F-Gases and European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point
The following pages were updated -
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the updated list of ...
14 Dec, 2020
Update | Consultation Report
The Final Report of the public consultation National implementation of the ECN+ Directive (2019/1) ...
11 Dec, 2020
Update | F-gases
The following page was updated -
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the updated list of ...
04 Dec, 2020
Update | Standards
The following page was updated -
the Standards and Services page: with the updated catalogue of Standards. ...
30 Nov, 2020
Updates | Lifts; Biocides & Conformity Assessment Bodies
The following pages were updated -
the Lifts page: with the updated Lifts Database;
the Biocidal ...
26 Nov, 2020
Updates | EFSA & F-Gases - List of licensed technicians
This week, the following pages were updated -
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases page: with the updated ...
26 Nov, 2020
23 Nov, 2020
Update | Prepare for Brexit | Type-approval
The following page was updated -
Prepare for Brexit: information directly related to sectors falling ...
18 Nov, 2020
Update | Guidelines for non-professional users of pesticides
The following page was updated -
the Plant Protection Products page: with the latest Guidelines for ...
13 Nov, 2020
Update | List of Certified Clients to ISO 9001
The following pages were updated with the latest list of Certified Clients to ISO 9001 -
Quality ...
12 Nov, 2020
Updates | F-Gases & Biocidal Products
This week, the following pages were updated:
the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases' page:
- the list ...
06 Nov, 2020
Update | Tender Published
The MCCAA published the following tender:
CT2137/2020 - Tender for Testing Services for Pesticide ...
06 Nov, 2020
Updates | EFSA & Food Supplements
This week, the following pages were updated:
European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point; ...
03 Nov, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
30 Oct, 2020
Updates | EFSA & Lifts' Database
This week, the following pages were updated -
European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point; ...
21 Oct, 2020
Updates | Approved Garages List & F-Gases
This week, the following were revised -
The approved garages' list; on both the Certification of ...
19 Oct, 2020
Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of PPP Certificate
Date: 19.10.2020
Subject: Re-Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of Plant Protection ...
14 Oct, 2020
World Standards Day Digital Conference – ‘Protecting the Planet with Standards’
The MCCAA organised a digital conference for World Standards Day. The conference theme was ‘Protecting ...
13 Oct, 2020
Update | Biocidal products
This week, the following page was updated -
Biocidal Products: the database of Registered Biocidal ...
12 Oct, 2020
World Standards Day Digital Conference | 14.10.2020
The MCCAA will be organising Malta's first digital conference for World Standards Day, which will be ...
09 Oct, 2020
Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point
This week, the following page was updated -
European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point ...
02 Oct, 2020
Consultation | National implementation of the ECN+ Directive (2019/1) into Maltese Competition law
A new consultation was published -
National implementation of the ECN+ Directive (2019/1) into Maltese ...
02 Oct, 2020
Matul l-2019 saru madwar 50,000 test fuq materjal ta’ kostruzzjoni
Matul is-sena 2019, id-Direttorat għas-Servizzi Laboratorji, fi ħdan l-MCCAA, għamel madwar 50,000 ...
01 Oct, 2020
Request for quotes | Design
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes -
Design of a Magazine
Deadline for Submission: ...
30 Sep, 2020
29 Sep, 2020
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Evolution Gaming Group AB (publ) of NetEnt ...
25 Sep, 2020
Updates | EFSA, Toy Safety, F-Gases, Pesticides and Biocidal Products
This week, the following pages were revised -
European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point; ...
25 Sep, 2020
Press Release by the Director General - Office for Competition
Update on the decision of the Office for Competition of 5 June, 2020 on full-function joint venture ...
18 Sep, 2020
Updates | Various pages inc. CE marking and EFSA
This week, the following pages were just updated -
Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in ...
16 Sep, 2020
Updates | Approved Garages' List and Organic Operators' List
The following lists were updated -
The approved garages' list; on both the Certification of Motor ...
09 Sep, 2020
Updates | Various new pages and various amendments inc. Pesticides, Biocidal Products and PPPs pages
This week, the following new pages were published -
Certification and Marking of wire ropes, chains, ...
03 Sep, 2020
Updates | Lifts, Type Approval, Biocidal Products & Food Products
This week, a new page was published - Quality Food Products.
The following pages were also updated ...
28 Aug, 2020
Office for Competition | Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Francis Busuttil and Sons (Marketing) Limited ...
26 Aug, 2020
Updates | Various Pages
The following pages were updated -
Batteries and Accumulators;
Textile and Clothing;
Dangerous ...
25 Aug, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
24 Aug, 2020
Public Warning Statement | Frans Camilleri
The Acting Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with ...
24 Aug, 2020
Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point
The latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s update was published -
Webinar: The EFSA host ...
21 Aug, 2020
Update | RAPEX, Lifts, Gas Appliances & New Pages
The Technical Regulations Division updated the RAPEX, Lifts and Gas Appliances' pages, and also added ...
21 Aug, 2020
Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point
The Technical Regulations Division published the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s updates. ...
20 Aug, 2020
19 Aug, 2020
Update | Regulations New Pages
The Technical Regulations Division published the following new pages -
Low Voltage Electrical Equipment ...
19 Aug, 2020
Request for quotes | Laboratory Testing
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:
Laboratory Testing on Motor Vehicle
Date Published: ...
18 Aug, 2020
Update | Explosives & Pyrotechnic
The Technical Regulations Division published the following new pages -
Explosives for Civil Uses ...
14 Aug, 2020
Request for quotes | Auditors
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:
Auditors to conduct ISO9001 and ISO14001 audits ...
07 Aug, 2020
Updates | CE Marking & New Pages
The Technical Regulations Division updated the CE Marking's page and added the following new pages ...
07 Aug, 2020
Concentrations | Decision
COMP/MCCAA/01/2020 - Full-function Joint Venture between Retail Marketing Limited and Co-op Trading ...
04 Aug, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
03 Aug, 2020
Update | Biocidal products
The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page: ...
31 Jul, 2020
24 Jul, 2020
Public Warning Statement | Digital Eye
The Acting Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with ...
21 Jul, 2020
Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point
The Technical Regulations Division published the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s updates. ...
17 Jul, 2020
Update | CE Marking Brochures
The Technical Regulations Division published the European Commission's brochures regarding CE marking ...
15 Jul, 2020
Update | Approved Garage List
The Standards and Metrology Institute updated the approved garage list on both the Certification of ...
13 Jul, 2020
Update | Biocidal Products
The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page: ...
13 Jul, 2020
Update | Prepare for Brexit
The Technical Regulations Division updated the Prepare for Brexit page to include the following notice: ...
13 Jul, 2020
Update | European Food Safety Authority – Maltese Focal Point
The Technical Regulations Division published the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s updates. ...
08 Jul, 2020
TRD Update | Plant Protection Products | List of Authorised Trainers
The Technical Regulations Division updated the Plant Protection Products' page to include an updated List ...
06 Jul, 2020
TRD Update | Chemicals | Dental Amalgam
The Technical Regulations Division updated the Chemical's page to include useful information regarding Dental Amalgam. ...
06 Jul, 2020
TRD Update | Prepare for Brexit
The Technical Regulations Division updated the Prepare for BREXIT page to include the following notices: ...
02 Jul, 2020
Public Warning Statement | V.G. Tiles & Marble Centre
The Acting Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with ...
02 Jul, 2020
Food Supplements' page updated | Guidelines
The Technical Regulations Division updated the Food Supplements' page to include the Food Supplements ...
30 Jun, 2020
25 Jun, 2020
Request for quotes | Flags & Production of digital conference
The MCCAA published the following request for quotes:
Flagpoles and Flags
Appendix: Logo
Date Published: ...
24 Jun, 2020
Update | F-Gases | List of licensed technicians
The Technical Regulations Division updated the list of licensed technicians under the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
22 Jun, 2020
Consultation Outcome | Final Report
The final report for the following consultation was published -
An Act to amend the Consumer Affairs ...
18 Jun, 2020
Tenders Published
The MCCAA published the following tenders:
MJEG/MPU/103/2020 - Tender for the Services of a Targeted ...
10 Jun, 2020
New Form | Proposal for the Development of a National Standard
The Standards and Metrology Institute created an online form for those interested in submitting a proposal ...
09 Jun, 2020
New Page | Product Contact Point for Construction (PCPC)
The Technical Regulations Division uploaded a new page - Product Contact Point for Construction (PCPC). ...
09 Jun, 2020
Update | List of Organisations Certified to ISO 14001 & List of Certified Clients to ISO 9001
The Standards and Metrology Institute updated:
the Quality Management Systems' page with the List ...
05 Jun, 2020
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition has decided that the proposed concentration (full-function joint venture) ...
01 Jun, 2020
Update | Biocidal products
The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page: ...
29 May, 2020
27 May, 2020
Update | F-Gases | List of licensed technicians
The Technical Regulations Division updated the list of licensed technicians under the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
19 May, 2020
Tender Published
MJEG/MPU/84/2020 - Tender for the Supply, Delivery & Installation, Testing & Commissioning ...
18 May, 2020
Update | F-Gases | List of licensed technicians
The Technical Regulations Division updated the list of licensed technicians under the Fluorinated Greenhouse ...
12 May, 2020
Update | Sanitisers' list against viruses
The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page: ...
12 May, 2020
12 May, 2020
Update | Registered biocidal products
The Technical Regulations Division updated the documents section under the Biocidal Products' page: ...
04 May, 2020
Update | Biocidal Products
The Technical Regulations Division updated the following -
Database of Registered Biocidal Products ...
30 Apr, 2020
Updates | Lifts' database & others
The Technical Regulations Division updated the following -
Documents section under the Biocidal Products' ...
29 Apr, 2020
Notification - ‘Chewable Hair Vitamins’ ®
NOTIFICATION by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority, Technical Regulations Division obo ...
22 Apr, 2020
Office for Consumer Affairs | Consultation
The Office for Consumer Affairs published a public consultation: An Act to amend the Consumer Affairs ...
17 Apr, 2020
Technical Regulations Division | Update
The Technical Regulations Division uploaded a new page related to the Mutual Recognition Regulation. ...
15 Apr, 2020
Standards & Metrology Institute | Update
The Standards & Metrology Institute updated the approved list SM 1400:2013 (Motor Vehicle Body ...
14 Apr, 2020
Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of PPP Certification
Date: 14.04.2020
Subject: Extension of Validity of Professional User and Distributor of Plant Protection ...
13 Apr, 2020
Technical Regulations Division | Updates
The Technical Regulations Division updated the database of Registered Biocidal Products in Malta. ...
04 Apr, 2020
Press Release
Following reports in the media that paracetamol of the brand Crescent has seen a sharp increase in ...
02 Apr, 2020
Technical Regulations Division | Updates
The Technical Regulations Division updated the following -
Database of Registered Biocidal Products ...
01 Apr, 2020
MCCAA Online Services
The MCCAA would like to remind the public that we are available online. Our services are available ...
30 Mar, 2020
Cancelled package holidays
In these past few weeks, many people have had their holidays cancelled due to the current pandemic ...
27 Mar, 2020
Filing of Concentration Notification Forms
In view of the current extraordinary situations, the Office for Competition is now operating by remote ...
26 Mar, 2020
Package Travel | Temporary measures
The MCCAA would like to inform consumers that, in an effort to secure rights to a refund for all effected ...
24 Mar, 2020
Office for Competition | Statement
The European Commission and the Competition authorities across all Member states and in the European ...
23 Mar, 2020
Some Standards are Now Available for FREE!
The MCCAA is joining National Standards Bodies across Europe to provide a set of standards related ...
20 Mar, 2020
Guidance for Hand Sanitisers
In view of the local COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning and disinfection of hands is important more than ever ...
17 Mar, 2020
11 Mar, 2020
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Joint Control by MSC Cruises SA of Palumbo Malta ...
11 Mar, 2020
Database of Registered Biocidal Products in Malta Updated
The Technical Regulations Division updated the database of Registered Biocidal Products in Malta. ...
06 Mar, 2020
Opening of a Phase II Investigation
As announced by the Office for Competition on 19 February 2020, the Office for Competition decided ...
27 Feb, 2020
Coronavirus: Consumers’ rights in case of package holiday or flight cancellations
UPDATE 26.03.2020: Package Travel | Temporary measures
The MCCAA would like to inform consumers that, ...
24 Feb, 2020
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Stars Group Inc. by Flutter Entertainment plc. ...
20 Feb, 2020
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Power Plus Trading Limited by Daystar Holdings ...
19 Feb, 2020
Opening of a Phase II Investigation
Office for Competition started a phase II investigation on the proposed concentration between Retail ...
18 Feb, 2020
Litigation
Decision of the Office for Competition finding resale price maintenance, issued in October 2016 becomes ...
18 Feb, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
14 Feb, 2020
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves The Joint Venture between Atlas Insurance PCC Limited, GasanMamo ...
07 Feb, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
05 Feb, 2020
‘DIY Slime’ recalled from the local market
The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the Malta Competition ...
04 Feb, 2020
The MCCAA welcomes Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli
The MCCAA welcomes Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli and Parliamentary ...
16 Jan, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
14 Jan, 2020
Office for Competition : Decisions
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Brown’s Pharma Limited.
The decision can be ...
10 Jan, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
10 Jan, 2020
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
09 Dec, 2019
Appreciation | Ing. F. Farrugia
Ing. F. Farrugia will be remembered for his contribution towards National Standards and Quality Assurance. ...
26 Nov, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
22 Nov, 2019
MCCAA announces ‘Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2019’ winners
The MCCAA announced the winners of the fifth edition of Premju Servizz bi Tbissima at an awards night ...
19 Nov, 2019
PRODUCT RECALL: Peeled Broad Beans in 450g packs of the brand ‘Mill-Kċina taz-Zija’
In accordance with the Pesticides Control Act, the MCCAA, would like to inform the public of the product ...
01 Nov, 2019
Strategic training collaboration between the MCCAA and the University of Malta
The MCCAA and the University of Malta are working together through a strategic collaboration on training. ...
28 Oct, 2019
Office for Competition : Decisions
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Velprint Ltd by Giov. Muscat Co Ltd.
The decision ...
10 Oct, 2019
Bilateral meetings between the MCCAA and the University of Bari
A courtesy visit was paid to His Excellency the Ambassador of Italy to Malta, Mario Sommartino, during ...
10 Oct, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
30 Sep, 2019
Competition Authority of the Republic of Albania
Representatives of the Competition Authority of the Republic of Albania visit Malta
Members of the ...
25 Sep, 2019
Thomas Cook ceases operations: Guidance to affected travellers
In view of Thomas Cook’s insolvency, the MCCAA would like to offer some guidance to the affected travellers. ...
25 Sep, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of La Poste SA by Caisse des dépôts et Consignations. ...
10 Sep, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Quad US BidCo Inc.
The decision ...
06 Sep, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Argus Group Holdings Ltd.
The decision can be ...
04 Sep, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Redbird Parent Holdings Inc.
The decision can ...
03 Sep, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
27 Aug, 2019
Public Warning Statement against Beauty Bar Venofye (Valletta) – Miro (Meir) Assouline
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
22 Aug, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by CKV Central Limited.
The decision can be found ...
20 Aug, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
13 Aug, 2019
| Stqarrija |
Stqarrija | Segretarjat Parlamentari għall-Biedja, Sajd u Drittijiet tal-Annimali flimkien mal-MCCAA ...
13 Aug, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
06 Aug, 2019
Public Warning Statement against Dario Azzopardi - 3 Group
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this public statement in accordance with Article ...
30 Jul, 2019
Pesticide residue testing for produce available in Malta
Safeguarding consumers
Plant Protection Products or as better known ‘pesticides’, cover a wide range ...
30 Jul, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
29 Jul, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by HID Corporation Limited.
The decision can be ...
23 Jul, 2019
Press Release | Office for Competition
The Office for Competition refers to the recent announcement from Malta Dairy Products Ltd (Benna) ...
09 Jul, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
04 Jul, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations, 2002 published in Legal Notice ...
24 Jun, 2019
Check your domestic gas regulators
The MCCAA noted that Gas regulators intended for butane have been placed on the market and most often ...
24 Jun, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Joint Venture between M&Z Group Limited and BPM Limited. ...
12 Jun, 2019
5th edition of ‘Premju Servizz bi Tbissima’
The 5th edition of ‘Premju Servizz bi Tbissima’ was launched by the MCCAA at St George’s Square, Valletta. ...
04 Jun, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
03 Jun, 2019
‘SIMBA’ Space Gas Heaters Model NY-F138
The MCCAA has come across Space Gas Heaters which were for sale for the last years with the Brand ‘SIMBA’ ...
03 Jun, 2019
PRODUCT RECALL: Dunlop Travel Hair Dryer 1200W
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of the product recall that the manufacturer has made regarding ...
03 Jun, 2019
REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats
REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats withdrawn from the local market
The MCCAA would like to remind the ...
29 May, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition of Joint Control by Oaktree Capital Management ...
21 May, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Acquisition by Dea Capital Alternative Funds s.g.r. S.p.A. ...
20 May, 2019
Product Warning Statement: Oyster DuoFix i-Size base
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of a test failure concerning the Oyster DuoFix i-Size base. ...
17 May, 2019
Office for Competition: Decision
The Office for Competition approves Centerbridge Partners L.P.'s Acquisition of Certain Software ...
17 May, 2019
ECHA Submission portal now available
The MCCAA is glad to announce that the first release of the ECHA Submission portal for poison centres ...
15 May, 2019
MCCAA signed UNECE Declaration on Gender Responsive Standards
MCCAA Chairperson Ing. Helga Pizzuto, on behalf of the National Standards Body of Malta, signed the ...
14 May, 2019
Public Warning Statement against Philip Fenech
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
10 May, 2019
The MCCAA Gozo branch has officially opened its doors to the public
The Authority’s branch in Gozo is now officially open to the public.
The Minister for Gozo Justyne ...
09 May, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
08 May, 2019
Price reductions on 29 medicines
Price reductions on 29 medicines and introduction of new 14 generic medicines and 23 medicinal products ...
07 May, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
30 Apr, 2019
Notification of Concentration
In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
18 Apr, 2019
Fisher Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper Recall
The MCCAA would like to inform the public of a recall concerning the Fisher Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper. ...
16 Apr, 2019
Safety of Gas Cylinders, Related Accessories and Gaseous Appliances
| Sigurtà taċ-ċilindri tal-gass, aċċesorji relatati u tagħmir tal-gass |
Following a joint statement ...
09 Apr, 2019
Public Warning Statement against Justin Buttigieg – Reboot (Gozo)
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
02 Apr, 2019
Cot mattress safety
The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA would like ...
15 Mar, 2019
Baby products which pose a serious risk
Baby products which pose a serious risk to consumers found on the local market
As part of the Prosafe ...
15 Mar, 2019
2019 World Consumer Rights Day Conference
The MCCAA organised a conference on ‘Trusted Smart Products’ to mark this year’s World Consumer Rights ...
14 Mar, 2019
National Action Plan for Sustainable Use of Pesticides
The MCCAA publishes a consultation document on Malta’s National Action Plan for Sustainable Use of ...
06 Mar, 2019
Press Release issued by the MCCAA & REWS
Following three incidents potentially involving gas cylinder during the last few days, both the MCCAA ...
06 Mar, 2019
TVM interview on safety of gas cylinders
English version: Avoid an accident: How can you tell if you have a gas leak?
Maltese version: Evita ...
05 Mar, 2019
Dear Michael, we lost you, but we will never forget you...
The Authority has lost one of its long-standing Directors Ing. Michael Cassar, Director Market Surveillance ...
08 Feb, 2019
Quality Management System confirmed
The MCCAA has, once again, received confirmation that it implements and maintains an effective quality ...
23 Jan, 2019
The PROSAFE General Assembly hosted in Malta
Malta hosted the PROSAFE (Product Safety Forum of Europe) General Assembly for European market surveillance ...
09 Jan, 2019
Withdrawal of an unsafe toy from the local market
A project undertaken by the Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division ...
07 Jan, 2019
Unsafe juicer bottles can scald you
The Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA has encountered ...
02 Jan, 2019
TVM interview on consumer rights during sales
English version: Business is quiet – people no longer flocking to January sales
Maltese version: Ħwienet ...
29 Dec, 2018
TVM interview on inspections by the Metrology Directorate
English version: When filling vehicle with fuel pay attention to price, not only to the meter
Maltese ...
21 Dec, 2018
TVM interview on consumer complaints & consumer rights
English version: Over 750 complaints were lodged by consumers this year
Maltese version: Din is-sena ...
21 Dec, 2018
L-Għażla Magazine | 10th issue
The MCCAA has recently published the 10th issue of l-Għażla Magazine. The main purpose of l-Għażla ...
10 Dec, 2018
Check your Christmas lights now, do not leave it to chance!
Each year we see more and more variations of Christmas lights. The MCCAA is hereby reminding consumers ...
06 Dec, 2018
Public Warning Statement against NG Racing
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
06 Dec, 2018
Public Warning Statement against Draz's Dinghy Boats
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
03 Dec, 2018
Malta and Albania sign an MoU on cooperation
The MCCAA and the Competition Authority of the Republic of Albania have entered into a memorandum of ...
18 Nov, 2018
“Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2018”
“Premju Servizz bi Tbissima 2018” winners announced by the MCCAA
The Malta Competition and Consumer ...
30 Oct, 2018
The MCCAA continues to improve its services
The MCCAA continues to improve its services through user-friendly online systems
During a press conference ...
29 Oct, 2018
Public Warning Statement against Eman Zammit
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
17 Oct, 2018
Price reductions on 23 medicines
Parl. Secretary Deo Debattista announces price reductions on 23 medicines & 5 medical devices
Parliamentary ...
13 Oct, 2018
The MCCAA to set up an office in Gozo
The Ministry for Gozo and the MCCAA signed a Service Level Agreement, leading the Authority to open ...
12 Oct, 2018
Energy labelling: New obligation
Energy labelling: New obligation as from 1st January 2019 applicable to Importers, Authorised Representatives ...
01 Oct, 2018
Public Warning Statement against Wayne Cassar
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
20 Sep, 2018
Notification of Concentration
In terms of Regulation 5(4) of the Control of Concentrations Regulations 2002, published in the Legal ...
10 Sep, 2018
Laser pointers found on the local market
The Technical Regulations Division (TRD) within the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority ...
23 Aug, 2018
Public Warning Statement against Mr Charles Agius
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
21 Aug, 2018
Public Warning Statement against A.P.C.
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Warning Statement in accordance with ...
20 Aug, 2018
Barrel-O-Slime: Dangerous for children
The MCCAA, is withdrawing from the market the slime (shown in the photo attached). This is because it ...
17 Aug, 2018
Press Release by the Office for Competition
The Office for Competition refers to reports in the media whereby it is being stated that there was ...
06 Aug, 2018
Public Warning Statement against Mr Peter Farrugia
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
05 Aug, 2018
Testing of pesticides in food
Malta is testing more than double the average at EU-level
Different fruit and vegetables and products ...
27 Jul, 2018
Dangerous 'Superglue' for consumers
The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA), has withdrawn from the market the product ...
20 Jul, 2018
Ċertifikazzjoni ta’ eċċellenza
Ċertifikazzjoni ta’ eċċellenza għaċ-Ċentru tal-Lingwa Mitkellma
Iċ-Ċentru tal-Lingwa Mitkellma, Speech ...
26 Jun, 2018
Unsafe novelty lighters withdrawn
Unsafe novelty lighters withdrawn from the local market
Recently, the MCCAA found a number of novelty ...
14 Jun, 2018
Office for Competition - Decision
The Office for Competition approves the Joint Venture between V.J. Salomone Marketing Limited and Vivian ...
14 Jun, 2018
New legislative package for European consumers
New legislative package for European consumers discussed in Malta
The European Commission Representation ...
31 May, 2018
Public Warning Statement against 3 Repairs/ 3 Group
The Director General (Consumer Affairs) hereby issues this Public Statement in accordance with Article ...
29 May, 2018
Office for Competition - Decision
The Office for Competition accepts commitments from St Edward’s College and In Design (Malta) Limited ...