Council position on proposed CBAM expansion: what businesses need to know
On 12 June 2026, the Council agreed its position on proposed changes to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”). If adopted, the changes would make CBAM relevant to a much wider group of businesses as from 2028. In particular, CBAM would no longer be focused mainly on basic materials such as steel and aluminium, but would also apply to selected finished
EU Commission publishes guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
On 30 March 2026, the European Commission published a guidance document and an accompanying set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Regulation (EU) 2025/40). These documents aim to facilitate the uniform application of the new packaging rules across the EU and to simplify compliance for economic operators and Member States. Background The
