Trends - EU expands CBAM to downstream products to prevent carbon leakage
The European Council has agreed to expand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s carbon tax on imports, to include downstream products
China's Interim Measures for the Management of Recycling and Comprehensive Utilization of Waste Power Batteries of New Energy Vehicles
The Interim Measures establish a regulatory framework for the recycling, traceability, and comprehensive utilization of waste power batteries from new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China.
Trends - CBP publishes Forced Labor enforcement operational Guidance for importers
The US Forced Labor enforcement Guidance for Importers provides a consolidated overview of the three authorities (19 U.S.C. 1307, UFLPA, CAATSA) CBP uses to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor into the United States.
Trends - Canada Strengthens Ban on Forced Labour Imports with New Legislation
On June 12, 2026, the Canadian government has introduced An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour.
EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT)
The EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) aims to enhance consumer protection by ensuring better information on product durability, reparability, and sustainability, while combating greenwashing and premature obsolescence.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including take-back, recycling, and final disposal.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with Foods
Tilkal - Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 establishes a harmonized legal framework for the safe use of recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods.
Canada - Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
Tilkal - The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Canada) establishes mandatory reporting and due diligence obligations for government institutions and entities producing, purchasing, or importing goods in Canada or abroad.
Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509
Tilkal - The Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 establishes stricter safety requirements for toys placed on the EU market, including expanded chemical restrictions and mandatory digital product passports (DPPs).
European Product Act (EPA) – Proposal for a New Framework Aligning Product Legislation with the Digital Era
Tilkal - The European Product Act (EPA) is a proposed legislative package resulting from the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF).
EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024/3110
The EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024/3110 modernizes the 2011 framework to enhance safety, sustainability, and competitiveness in the construction sector. It introduces mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPP) for construction products to improve transparency, traceability, and…
EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
Tilkal - The EU RoHS Directive restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment to protect human health and the environment, and to improve the sustainability of products placed on the EU market.