Once you install a solar panels system, how do you make sure your hefty investment keeps working properly? And how do you stay safe while checking or maintaining your solar panels system? Find out in this short feature, where Prof Eng. Charles Yousif discusses how to safely monitor and maintain solar panels systems, with ACR…
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World Environment Day 2023
Thank you for doing better to #BeatPlasticPollution this #WorldEnvironmentDay!
Association for Consumers Rights (ACR), Malta AGM 2023
Association for Consumers Rights (ACR), Malta AGM 2023 addresses the Challenges of the Digital Future and Consumer Protection Legislation The AGM of The Association for Consumer Rights (Malta), was held on 18 March 2023. In her introduction President Pauline Azzopardi stated that ACR is committed to safeguard the interests of consumers in Malta in all…
Surveillance of Pesticide Residues in Food Sold in Malta – ACR Malta interview with MCCAA
ACR Malta is seeking to ensure better surveillance of pesticide residues in food sold in Malta. Towards this end, and to inform the public on the surveillance currently undertaken by the surveillance authority, the MCCAA, ACR Malta has recorded this short informative feature on the subject with the participation of MCCAA.
What should I ask before buying an item or a service?
There are some very important things to ask for apart from price before purchasing a product or service. Have a look at the handy list that Acr Malta has compiled. Is there anything else you would ask about before buying?
ACR (Malta) Budget 2023 proposals
The Association for Consumer Rights (ACR) submitted the following Budget proposals to Hon. Clyde Caruana, Minister for Finance and Employment, in view of the ongoing discussions in preparation for the forthcoming 2023 Budget: Addressing Public Transport in Malta Consumers and the Green Transition Digital identity and the path to a just digital transition for citizens…
Survey – Have your say on the quality of the public bus service in Malta
The Association for Consumer Rights Malta (ACR) is inviting the public to have their say on the quality of the public bus service in Malta by participating in a three-minute online survey at Have Your Say on the Quality of Public Transport Service in Malta . ACR Malta will present the public’s submissions and proposals to the relevant…
Increased support for EU farmers through rural development funds / Ukraine
On 20 May 2022 the European Commission proposed an exceptional measure funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to allow Member States to pay a one-off lump sum to farmers and agri-food businesses affected by significant increases in input costs. Such increases in prices, notably for energy, fertiliser and animal feed, are disrupting the agricultural…
Revision of the ozone depleting substances regulation
On 5 April 2022 the Commission proposed to change the Regulation on Ozone-depleting substances. This proposal will now be negotiated by the co-legislators in the European Parliament and the Council. In an evaluation of the current Regulation, the Commission found that the ODS Regulation was working well. Nevertheless, there is a need to: Achieve a higher level…
Commission puts forward declaration on digital rights and principles for everyone in the EU
The Commission is proposing to the European Parliament and Council to sign up to a declaration on digital rights and principles that will guide the digital transformation in the EU. The declaration aims to give everyone a clear reference point about the kind of digital transformation Europe promotes and defends. It will also provide a…