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EU Update: Destruction of unsold goods and disclosure requirements

EU Update: Destruction of unsold goods and disclosure requirements

From 19 July, the next phase of the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation, ESPR, will begin for large companies. Michael Jennings details the ban on destruction of unsold goods and disclosure requirements.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.

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EU Customs Reform: What businesses need to know

EU Customs Reform: What businesses need to know

The EU Customs Reform is the largest overhaul of the EU Customs Union since 1968 and will fundamentally change how businesses supply parcels in the EU.

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How the EU Circular Economy Act will transform packaging and EPR globally

Beyondly's circular economy expert, Chris Smith MSc (Eng) CRWM, outlines how the Circular Economy Act is set to reshape packaging and EPR across the EU and beyond.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.

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Textile EPR in California: Landbell USA appointed as first PRO under new law

California has formally appointed mission-driven nonprofit, Landbell USA, as the first Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for textiles under the Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707...

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Environmental Omnibus: The latest EU rollbacks and simplifications for 2026

Environmental Omnibus: The latest EU rollbacks and simplifications for 2026

In the latest Environmental Omnibus, the European Commission has announced potential rollbacks on many environmental regulations and protections. 

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Danish Government cut fees for producer responsibility for packaging

Danish Government cut fees for producer responsibility for packaging

There has been an extensive period of debating, negotiating, and demands for political intervention with Danish packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

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Spain Publishes Draft Decree on Textile and Footwear EPR

Spain has taken a significant step towards advancing a circular fashion economy and tackling textile waste.

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EU Parliament Approves Textile EPR Directive: What Producers Need to Know

EU Parliament Approves Textile EPR Directive

On Tuesday 9th August 2025 the EU Parliament gave the 'final green light' on Textile EPR for all EU member states. This is a much-awaited go ahead, and something we have been eagerly awaiting to ...

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Triman Logo Dispute – French EPR Labelling vs. EU Harmonisation

Triman Logo Dispute

While the French Government views the Triman system as a necessary tool to support consumer recycling behaviours and national circular economy goals, the EC has taken legal action against it.