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EU Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation Begins To Apply August 12, 2026; Public Comment Opportunities Underway
The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation brings sweeping changes to packaging standards across member states, replacing decades of flexible implementation with harmonized requirements. Companies placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market face new substance restrictions, including strict limits on heavy metals and PFAS in food-contact materials. Understanding these phased compliance deadlines and evolving chemical regulations is critical for manufacturers and importers opera
European Union Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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The Revision Of The EU Emissions Trading System
The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System Directive, introducing significant changes including alignment with 2040 climate targets, integration of carbon removal mechanisms, and establishment of a EUR100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank. The proposal extends the ETS scope to additional aviation routes, smaller maritime vessels, and municipal waste incineration while reforming free allocation rules and the Market Stability Reserve to balanc
European Union Environment
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A&O Shearman
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EU Commission Completes Simplification Package Presented In May 2026
The European Commission has finalized its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing significant changes to product coverage and operational procedures. The package includes modifications to the list of regulated products, technical updates to the Information System, and multilingual guidance documentation. These developments represent the Commission's response to feedback from Member States and affected industries seeking more streamlined compliance processes.
European Union Environment
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Jones Day
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Council Of The EU And EP Reach Provisional Agreement For Stronger ECHA
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to restructure the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), consolidating its expanded responsibilities under a unified legal framework separate from REACH regulations. The new rules aim to strengthen ECHA's governance structure, simplify its budget management, and establish clear conflict-of-interest protocols to maintain the agency's scientific credibility and operational efficiency.
Afghanistan Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell