by LIBBY ANNAT | Jul 7, 2026 | ALERTS
On 30 June 2026, the European Commission published its Guidelines on the EU Forced Labour Regulation, which bans products made with forced labour at any stage of the supply chain from being sold or exported from the EU market. Published on the newly launched EU Forced... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | May 21, 2026 | ALERTS
On 4 May, the European Commission published a package of simplification documents for the EU Deforestation Free Products Regulation (EUDR) required under the December 2025 amendments. Key updates New products in scope – soluble coffee, frozen cattle tongues,... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Mar 30, 2026 | ALERTS
Yves Rocher found liable in Duty of Vigilance Law case On 12 March, the Paris Commercial Court found Yves Rocher in violation of the Duty of Vigilance Law in relation to violations of freedom of association at its Turkish subsidiary. This is only the second ruling on... 
by Max Ebdon | Feb 19, 2026 | ALERTS
On 6 February 2026, the European Commission launched a four-week Call for Evidence on draft guidelines under the EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR). Stakeholders have until 6 March 2026 to provide input. The FLR, which entered into force in December 2024 and will apply... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Dec 16, 2025 | ALERTS
On 16 December, the European Parliament voted in favour of Omnibus I which includes revisions to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) following trilogue negotiations. As a next step,...