European Union Good Manufactures Practices

Toronto, Ontario. Halo Collective Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: HCANF, Germany: A9KN) is pleased to provide a comprehensive update about Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness (Pty) Ltd. (“Bophelo”), and it’s proposed European Union Good Manufactures Practices (“EUGMP”) and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (“GACP”) certifications (collectively, the “GMP/GACP Certifications”).In 2020, Bophelo quadrupled the amount of cultivation space despite setbacks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. With the easing of restrictions, the next key step is the proposed commencement of cannabis exports to the E.U., U.K., and Australia. The Company expects the first export to occur within the sixty days subsequent to Bophelo obtaining GACP certification. The quality growing and manufacturing consultant, Pharmaconsulta Ltd. (“Pharmaconsulta”), is an independent consultancy firm based in Malta (E.U.), that specializes in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. After multiple visits to the site and a comprehensive review of the Company’s standard operating procedures, Pharmaconsulta is expected to issue both GMP and GACP certifications after Bophelo meets all requirements. Pharmaconsulta confirmed that Bophelo’s operation had met 90% of GACP requirements. Bophelo is expected to finish the remaining 10% of the requirements within the next 60 days. The main projects that are underway are: Fencing, a robust surveillance system, and security upgrades Infrastructure improvements and upgrades, including but not limited to, internet, electrical power upgrades, backup power generators, and an extra water borehole. Earlier this month, Bophelo commenced installation of double security fencing 2.5 meters high and 1,600 meters long. The Company expects the fence to be completed within 60 days and once finished the fence will encircle the entire site. Construction on the ablutions building and attached cafeteria designed to meet the anticipated growth in the labor force resumed three weeks ago. The ablutions are expected to be completed within 60 days.Bopehlo’s contracted security company has commenced the installation of HikVision® security cameras on the site. When finished, at least 64 security cameras will provide detailed monitoring and surveillance for the initial 5-hectare greenhouse site. Bophelo has hired a Chief Security Officer, and we are rapidly building upon strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure security on par with Halo’s U.S. operations.

Safety Concerns Boost Use of Electric Power Steering in European Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles

LONDON. Owing to a severe shortage of drivers, light commercial vehicle (LCV) and medium commercial vehicle (MCV) manufacturers across Europe are working towards improving safety functionalities. With added impetus from environmental regulations, it is only a matter of time before electrically actuated power steering becomes a standard feature in LCVs and MCVs. Steering electrification serves as a spring board for the provision of a whole array of safety and driver assistance functionalities such as lane keeping assist, lane centring assist and active cruise control. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Insight of Electrically Actuated Power Steering for Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles in Europe, finds that the steering electrification market for LCVs and MCVs is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 13.5 percent from 2014 to 2021. The installed base is likely to surpass one million as early as 2018. With the enforcement of several retrospective bans, such as the one in France on diesel-propelled vehicles, electrifying the steering system to reduce emissions is one of the foremost researched areas in the commercial vehicle industry. “As cities across Europe deploy pollution control strategies, fleet managers are looking to operate ancillary systems under fully electric or hybrid power systems,” said Frost & Sullivan Intelligent Mobility Research Analyst Manish Menon. “Keeping pace with these trends, leading vehicle manufacturers such as Daimler and Volkswagen are already incorporating electrically actuated power steering solutions in select LCV models.” For MCVs, fully electrified steering is out of the question, at least for now, due to the vehicles’ heavier front axle loads. Nevertheless, mass market suppliers will push for partial electric assist in key MCV models.
By 2021, one in two LCVs and MCVs are expected to be fitted with either a fully or partially electrified system. In vehicles still using standard hydraulic systems, fleet managers are likely to retrofit plug-and-play electrified steering add-on modules in large numbers. “Plug-and-play modules provide benefits similar to partially electrified steering solutions,” observed Menon. “Despite higher costs, add-on modules offer considerable value by enabling better integration of comfort and safety features than hydraulic solutions.” Increasing the safety and operational efficiency of LCVs and MCVs through steering electrification will pave the way for connected vehicle technologies and, in the long run, the development of autonomous trucks. Strategic Insight of Electrically Actuated Power Steering for Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles in Europe (MB4C-18) is part of the Automotive & Transportation (http://ow.ly/Uph30) Growth Partnership Service program. The study analyses the steering electrification market for LCVs and MCVs across Europe. It provides a strategic overview of LCV and MCV steering electrification solutions, with an in-depth breakdown of market size and forecasts. It evaluates market attractiveness while clearly quantifying the current and future potential for electrified steering solutions in Europe.

Ricorso sugli health claims

L’European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers deposita un ricorso al Mediatore Europeo contro la procedura di approvazione del regolamento che disciplina le informazioni nutrizionali delle confezioni dei prodotti, come FederSalus fece lo scorso gennaio Ripercorrendo la strada gia’ tempestivamente tracciata da FederSalus, la Federazione Nazionale Produttori di Prodotti Salutistici, sinora l’unica associazione tra i 27 Paesi comunitari ad aver intrapreso questo percorso, la EHPM (European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers) ha proposto un ricorso al Mediatore Europeo, difensore civico della Comunita’ Europea, sull’applicazione del Regolamento 1924/06 che disciplina gli “health claims”, le informazioni e le indicazioni nutrizionali e salutiste presenti sulle confezioni dei prodotti. FederSalus, infatti, e’ stata la prima associazione comunitaria ad affrontare adeguatamente la gravita’ della situazione e ad agire con assoluto tempismo a difesa e nell’interesse dell’intero mercato, depositanto il ricorso lo scorso 27 gennaio. Una posizione lungimirante che da oggi viene sposata appieno anche dall’EHPM che ne ripercorre il cammino. Il ricorso e’ dovuto essenzialmente agli elementi di incertezza presenti nella procedura di validazione scientifica condotta dall’EFSA, l’Autorita’ Europea per la Sicurezza Alimentare, ed al successivo giudizio della Commissione, che non sembrano rifarsi al Regolamento 1924/06. Qualora fossero accettati, i ricorsi presentati potrebbero rappresentare un passo innovativo e importante per porre le basi di un nuovo dialogo tra aziende e organi di controllo e per arrivare ad un sistema condiviso che eviti le attuali incomprensioni.