EU carbon rules / Product life cycle / L6 Placing on the EU market
L6 4 regulations 2 compilations
Placing on the EU market
Labelling, passport and market-access duties once the product enters the EU market.
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Regulations at this stage
| Regulation | Reference | Status | Key date | Applies to |
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| CBAM Downstream Extension | COM(2025) 989 final | In progress | proposed 2028-01 | Steel/aluminium-intensive downstream products (fasteners, machinery parts, household appliances, etc.) |
| Battery Regulation | Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | In force | 2027-02-18 | Placing batteries on the EU market |
| Ecodesign for Sustainable Products ESPR | Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 | In force | 2024 | Regulated product categories |
| Consumer Green Claims Directive | Directive (EU) 2024/825 | In force | 2024 | Green claims directed at consumers |
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Industry dossiers at this stage
- Iron, steel and steel products The sector with the heaviest carbon cost under CBAM; downstream products are proposed to be covered in 2028. NACE C24.1–C24.3
- Aluminium and non-ferrous metals Indirect emissions (the electricity mix) are the main variable in CBAM cost; proof of green power is the competitive edge. NACE C24.4–C24.5
- Batteries, machinery, appliances and electronics The battery passport and carbon-footprint declaration are hard gates; metal parts in appliances and machinery face pressure as CBAM extends downstream. NACE C26–C28 et al.
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