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PFAS Restriction Proposal

In what could become one of the most far-reaching chemical bans in EU history, five European States — Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany — have jointly proposed restricting more than 10,000 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") under the Regulation 1907/2006 ("REACH").

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Fieldfisher

Plastic Food Contact Materials: Declaration Of Compliance Soon To Reflect Compliance With New Purity Requirements

On 21 February 2025, the EU Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/351, the so-called 19th Amendment to the Plastics Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 10/2011)...

European Union Environment

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Mayer Brown

From Regulatory Uncertainty To Rollback – What's Next For ESG In The EU?

Since the start of 2025, we've observed a significant shift in the EU ESG regulatory landscape—from uncertainty to rollback.

European Union Commercial

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Fieldfisher

Understanding The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Scope, Timeline And Possible Simplification

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), introduced by EU Regulation 2023/956, is the first mechanism of its kind that aims to decarbonize the most energy-intensive sectors, while also addressing the risk of carbon leakage.

Belgium Environment

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Monard Law

Municipalities And Provinces No Longer Authorised To Make Decisions Regarding Their Own Projects That Require An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening

Belgium Environment

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Monard Law

The European Commission Proposes Targeted EUDR Simplification Measures

Belgium International

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Mayer Brown

First Informal Guidance Letters On Sustainability-Related Agreements: Key Takeaways From The European Commission

Belgium Environment

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Arnold & Porter

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green And Social Responsibility Claims

Belgium Consumer

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Ant Smugglers Sentenced

Belgium Environment

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Adams & Adams

EU Commission Publishes Omnibus Directive: What You Need To Know About The Latest EU Regulatory Changes

European Union Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

Belgian Energy Policy 2025: Federal, Flemish, And Walloon Governments' Plans

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Loyens & Loeff

Rules Against Deforestation: The Effect And Coming Into Effect Of The Deforestation Regulation

Belgium Environment

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Stibbe

Energy Companies Impacted By EU Sustainability Regulation CS3D – A Compliance Checklist

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Mayer Brown

CEOs And Leaders Of Companies: Is The New EU Environmental Crime Directive At The Top Of Your Priority List? If Not, It Probably Should Be

European Union Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

EU General Court Upholds EU–US Data Privacy Framework

Belgium Privacy

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Liedekerke

Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory | Navigating Minors' Privacy And Online Safety Laws: A Strategic Guide For Businesses

Belgium Privacy

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Alston & Bird

New Law, New Challenges

Belgium Commercial

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Monard Law

New Rules For European Works Councils Have Been Adopted

European Union Employment

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Ius Laboris

Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory | Cybersecurity Resources For Boards In The U.S., UK, And EU

Worldwide Technology

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Alston & Bird

Sustainability Reporting In Europe – Understanding What's Required

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires certain large companies to draft an annual sustainability report covering information on environmental...

Belgium Commercial

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Ius Laboris

Are You, And Your Supply Chain, Ready For The Deforestation Regulation?

Cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, soya, wood, rubber? Do you sell any of these commodities? Do you sell any products derived, containing or using any of these commodities...

European Union Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Be Warned: New EU Laws Are Coming-In To Stop Unfair And Unproved "Green", "Environmental" And "Social" Claims Which Will Impact The Events Industry

It's never been more popular for companies to claim that they, their products, or - perhaps most importantly – their events – are "green", "environmentally friendly", "climate neutral", "sustainable"...

European Union Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

The EU Batteries Regulation: Taking Stock Of The New EU Battery Requirements

More than a year ago, the EU Batteries Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) entered into force. In approximately one year's time, the EU Batteries Regulation is set to repeal the 2006 Batteries Directive...

European Union Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

EU Publishes Supply Chain Due Diligence Directive

Belgium Commercial

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Ius Laboris

Brussels Regulatory Brief: June 2024

Belgium Anti-trust

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K&L Gates LLP

Ecocide Crime In The New Belgian Criminal Code: Understanding Scope And Context

Belgium Criminal

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Loyens & Loeff

Europe's Progress Towards A Circular Plastics Economy

European Union Environment

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Marks & Clerk

Is Belgian Real Estate Ready For The New Rules For Electric Vehicles From 2025?

Belgium Real Estate

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Osborne Clarke

Belgium Gears Up To Enforce The EU Deforestation Regulation

Belgium Environment

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Altius

Navigating Compliance: Preparing For The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

European Union Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Ecocide Included As A Crime In The New Criminal Code

Belgium Criminal

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Schoups

European Union Adopts Legislation To Tackle Methane Emissions

European Union Energy

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K&L Gates LLP

Greenwashing And Consumer Protection: New European And Belgian Rules Ahead

Belgium Environment

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Lydian

Navigating Compliance: Preparing For The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive represents a significant step in aligning corporate activities within sustainable and ethical practices, reinforcing the EU's commitment to environmental and human rights standards.

European Union Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Ecocide Included As A Crime In The New Criminal Code

In our newsletter of 17 November 2022 titled 'Ecocide as a Crime of International Law in the New Criminal Code: A New Weapon against Polluters?' we already announced that the new Criminal Code would include ‘ecocide' as a new crime.

Belgium Criminal

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Schoups

European Union Adopts Legislation To Tackle Methane Emissions

The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector (Regulation).

European Union Energy

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K&L Gates LLP

Greenwashing And Consumer Protection: New European And Belgian Rules Ahead

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, consumers are increasingly looking for products and services that align with their values of sustainability and eco-friendliness.

Belgium Environment

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Lydian

Entrée du crime d'écocide dans le nouveau Code pénal

Belgium Criminal

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Schoups

Ecocide Als Misdaad Geïntroduceerd In Nieuwe Strafwetboek

In onze nieuwsbrief van 17 november 2022 met als titel "Ecocide als misdaad van internationaal recht in het nieuwe Strafwetboek: een nieuw wapen tegen vervuilers?"

Belgium Criminal

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Schoups

Brusselse Hof Van Beroep Veroordeelt België Tot Voeren Van Strenger Klimaatbeleid

november 2023, negen jaar nadat Klimaatzaak de Belgische overheden in gebreke stelde voor hun zogenaamd nalatige klimaatbeleid, heeft het Hof van Beroep

Belgium Environment

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Schoups

CSDDD: How Does It Impact My Business?

On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament approved the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (the Directive).

Belgium Commercial

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Lydian

Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2024

On 19 March 2024, the European Commission (Commission) sent a Statement of Objections to a manufacturer and distributor of mineral fibre sandwich panels (Company) in which it took the preliminary...

European Union Strategy

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K&L Gates LLP

Ne Dites Plus F Et G - Bruxelles Acte La Fin Des Passoires Énergétiques

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Xirius

Het stikstofdecreet is goedgekeurd in het Vlaams Parlement ondanks de bezwaren van de Raad van State

Belgium Government

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Xirius

La Réforme Du Permis D'environnement Adoptée Par La Commission De L'environnement, De La Nature Et Du Bien-être Animal

Belgium Environment

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Xirius

The "Essential Use" Concept: The Commission Publishes Guiding Criteria On Limiting Most Harmful Chemicals To Essential Uses

Belgium Environment

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Mayer Brown

Sustainability Agreements And Competition Law (Video)

Belgium Anti-trust

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Norton Rose Fulbright

De Hervormingen Van Het Burgerlijk Wetboek (Boek VI): Onrechtmatige Daad En Duurzaamheid

Belgium Environment

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Osborne Clarke

A Step Forward In Green Marketing Regulation: EU Directives Target Greenwashing And Strengthen Requirements For The Use Of Green Claims And Environmental Labels

Belgium Media & IT

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Altius

Belgium, The Brand-New EU Leader In The Fight Against Ecocides

European Union Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Belgium's New Civil Code: Implications For Tort Law And Sustainability

Belgium Environment

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Osborne Clarke

European Green Bonds: A New High-Quality Benchmark In A World Dominated By Climate Change

European Union Environment

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): What You Need To Know

European Union Commercial

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Fieldfisher

EU Regulation On Sustainable Batteries: Key Highlights And How To Prepare For Compliance

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes Enter Uncharted Waters

Belgium Environment

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Fieldfisher

The Current Disclosure Requirements Of Non-financial Information In Belgian Law

Belgium Commercial

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Fieldfisher

Published Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards – What Are They And How Can You Have Your Say?

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

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William Fry

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

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Ocean Vision Legal

Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary 2025 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Climate Transition Planning: The Why And How (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

Lex Inside - L'Actualité Juridique - Émission Du 28 Juin 2024 (Video)

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Jeantet

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