Organic production has become increasingly important in the European Union and is subject to specific standards. It is a farming and food production system that promotes environmental protection, biodiversity, the conservation of natural resources, high animal welfare standards, and the use of natural substances and processes. Organic farming is a part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and the production and labelling of organic products are governed primarily by Regul

In July 2026, the European Commission tabled a long-awaited proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The ETS is one of the most important pillars of the European Green Deal and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The EU ETS was established in 2003 (EU ETS Directive), has evolved into a key instrument for achieving the EU's cliamte objectives. The current system is designed to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared

The European Commission is consulting on draft rules intended to harmonise how packaging producers register and report under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The proposal would introduce common formats for national producer registers, covering company details, extended producer responsibility arrangements, producer responsibility organisation certificates and authorised representatives. It would standardise the packaging data companies submit. For businesses o