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Whether a privately recorded video may be used as evidence in civil proceedings depends on a balancing of interests. The utilization [...]
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On July 11, 2013, Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation) replaced the previously applicable legal regulations. The EU Cosmetics Regulation concerns primarily [...]
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