Green claims
From 27 September 2026, generic green claims, weak labels and offset-based neutrality claims become unfair commercial practices. Live claims need a register and evidence, not a last-minute legal review.
EUDR
Large and medium operators must apply the EU Deforestation Regulation from 30 December 2026. A due-diligence statement needs a plot of land, not a country of origin.
Product passport
ESPR is the framework; the first mandatory Digital Product Passport is 18 February 2027, for batteries. The work is structured product data that can be identified, hosted and updated.
EU pay transparency
First gender pay gap reports for employers with 150+ workers are due 7 June 2027, covering 2026 pay. The figures have to be traceable to definitions, sources and a named owner.
CBAM
The definitive Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism already applies to 2026 imports. The first annual declaration is due 30 September 2027, and it depends on embedded-emissions data suppliers can actually provide.
NIS2 cybersecurity
NIS2 risk-management and incident duties have applied since 18 October 2024. A significant incident needs an early warning within 24 hours of becoming aware.
EU forced labour
From 14 December 2027, products made with forced labour cannot be placed on, sold in or exported from the EU market. An authority can ask for the chain, with 30 working days to answer.
Packaging waste
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation generally applies from 12 August 2026. Recyclability, reuse, substances and reporting need each SKU’s pack as a known object: materials, weight, supplier evidence.
EU accessibility
Covered products and consumer services have been in scope of the European Accessibility Act since 28 June 2025. Compliance is continuous testing, issue handling and evidence — not a one-off audit before launch.
Right to repair
From 31 July 2026, manufacturers of covered goods must repair them at a reasonable price and in a reasonable time, including after the legal guarantee.