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Amazon checks seller websites

Amazon's artificial intelligence searches brand websites and checks or saves statements made about products and packaging content as part of the compliance processes. If formulations are recognised on external brand websites that do not comply with the Amazon marketplace regulations, listings may be deactivated.
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EUDR ready?

The first companies affected by the EUDR must be fully prepared for the requirements of the Deforestation Regulation by 30 December 2025. Many companies do not even realise that their products are affected. Here are some product examples from trade-e-bility practice that are not always identified as EUDR relevant at first glance but could be affected, such as certain seasonal items, paper and wood products, furniture, spare parts supplies, etc.
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Supply chain law causes trouble for sellers

Various organisations have filed a complaint with the BAFA against a well-known textile discounter for violations of the German Supply Chain Act. On the other hand, the opposition in the Bundestag has failed with its supply chain initiatives.
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EU Council welcomes reduced reporting obligations

In order to adequately safeguard the policy objectives, the mandate ensures that the investigation and assessment obligations are extended if objective and verifiable information indicates that there are negative impacts that go beyond the direct business partners.
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Objection to EUDR country classification

Countries such as Austria, where the forest area is growing, would be penalised, while countries with actual deforestation are not classified as high-risk areas. The introduction of a "zero-risk category" is being called for.
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Agreement on CBAM simplification

The key question is how companies should behave during the transition period, as current law imposes requirements but changes are foreseeable.
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GreenClaims uncertain, EmpCo is coming

Under pressure from the EPP, the EU Commission has suspended the Green Claims negotiations for the time being. However, the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive has already entered into force on 26 March 2024, and its rules must be applied from 27 September 2026.
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Chemicals assessment to be streamlined

In future, chemical substances such as those in toys, food and pesticides are to be assessed in a standardised manner. The aim is to recognise risks earlier, reduce the burden on authorities and improve the protection of people and the environment.
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BattR & PPWR require REACh compliance

The EU Batteries Regulation (BattR) and the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) stipulate full or partial compliance with REACh requirements. Both legislations require the issuing of a declaration of conformity and thus also the documentation of the measures to implement the respective REACh requirements.
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EUDR country benchmarking in force

Affected are products of raw materials that fall under the EUDR Regulation: Wood, cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber and soya. A normal risk applies to non-listed countries. Countries with high risk are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council or the EU Council for imports or exports of the relevant raw materials and products.
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