The UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax (“PPT”) is due to take effect from 1 April 2022 and will be payable by manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled plastic content at a rate of £200 per metric tonne where certain thresholds are met. See our previous client alert on this topic here. According to the HM Revenue & Customs policy paper, the objective of the PPT is to “provide a clear economic…
On 17 November 2021 the EU published a draft Regulation seeking to introduce new due diligence requirements aimed at tackling deforestation and forest degradation (see press release here). As set out in the proposal, deforestation and forest degradation impacts climate change and the loss of biodiversity and, as a consumer of commodities connected with this issue, the EU contributes to the problem. The proposal forms part of the EU Green Deal initiative and is intended…
Baker McKenzie’s Global Supply Chain Compliance Blog published “Proposed EU Forced Labour Import Ban,” which can be viewed here.
Baker McKenzie’s Global Supply Chain Compliance Blog published “Proposed EU Forced Labour Import Ban,” which can be viewed here.
Baker McKenzie’s InsightPlus published “EU: European Commission adopts proposal for new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism,” which can be viewed here.
Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News Blog published “Europe: New European Due Diligence Guidance Published to Address Forced Labor in Supply Chains,” which can be viewed here.