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.
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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.
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.