Politics

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11. October 2023
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted

The adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and has been in force since 1 October 2023.   The intention The CBAM is intended to […]

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News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

We put a special focus this time on the adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. We also look at the updated minimum standard for recyclable packaging, taxonomy or Environmental Delegated Act, CSRD reporting standards, the Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD), the Green […]

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15. June 2023
Under the microscope: The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

On 16 May, the Council of the European Union adopted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will come into force throughout Europe 20 days after its publication. This will be followed by a transition period of 18 months (micro-enterprises have 24 months). In all likelihood, the requirements will therefore come into force from December 2024. […]

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News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our policy section, we focus this time on an in-depth analysis of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We also give you updates on the EU Green Claims Directive, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).   Update: EU Green Claims Directive Now it happened faster than […]

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14. March 2023
News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our policy section this time we focus on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Green Claims Regulation, the Single-Use Plastics Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act and the further timetable for the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).   Short info: Publication CSRD With its publication on December 16, 2022, the Corporate Sustainability […]

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14. December 2022
Top news on sustainability legislation. Outlook 2023

The EU Commission apparently wanted to clear the desks before the end of the year and has alone in the week from 22.11. to 07.12. 2022 5 heavyweights of laws either finally enacted or presented as draft. In our year-end post, we take a look at what will be on our minds in 2023. What […]

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12. October 2022
Top news from legislators

In our policy section, we focus this time on the jungle surrounding the extended registration obligation, which now also includes service packaging. Our advice is designed to keep you on the safe side, so you have time for your real business. In addition, in the brief info: The Plastic Tax, the Mineral Oil Regulation, the […]

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24. May 2022
All eyes on greenwashing. Eco-design regulation ante portas.

In our new column “POLITICS” we will from now on inform you regularly about ongoing and upcoming discussions, consultations and legislative changes related to packaging. This time we look at the draft eco-design regulations and revisions to consumer protection rules to prevent greenwashing.   Short info: Plastic Tax The design of the Plastic Tax in […]

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23. February 2022
Overview 2022: What legislation will bring us this year

From now on, in our new POLITICS section, we will inform you regularly about ongoing and upcoming discussions, consultations and legislative changes related to packaging. The topic area of “sustainability” will play a major role in this for the foreseeable future. We will start with an overview of changes that are scheduled to come into […]

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