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EU Deforestation Law: Why Your Coffee and Chocolate Now Need GPS Proof
Europe is rewriting the rules of global trade. Starting 30 December 2026, everyday items like coffee, chocolate, soy, beef and palm oil must be backed by GPS proof that they did not destroy a forest. Fines start at 4% and penalties include removing products from the shelves or seizing the illegal goods. Here is what the EU Deforestation Regulation means for your shopping cart.
EU Nature Restoration Law Explained : What it Means for Your City, Rivers, Bees and Food
81% of Europe ´ s natural habitats are in poor condition. The EU passed a law to fix that. Discover how the Nature Restoration Law protects city trees, brings back pollinators and frees 25,000 km of rivers.
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Explained: PFAS Bans, Plastic Wrap Bans, and the 2030 Supermarket Makeover
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks the biggest overhaul of packaging rules in 30 years. From banning PFAS "forever chemicals" in food containers to phasing out single-use plastics and overpackaging, this new regulation will fundamentally change how products are packaged, sold, and recycled across all 27 Member States