What is the Lacey Act? Originally enacted in 1900 and expanded through the Food, Conservation and Energy Act 2008, the Lacey Act is designed to combat the trafficking of illegally sourced wildlife, fish and plants. The 2008 amendments significantly broadened its scope by: In essence, the Act links access to the US market to the …
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The EU continues to refine its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) framework, introduced under Regulation (EU) 2023/956, with a new draft implementing act that focuses on how carbon pricing paid outside the EU is recognised. Published for feedback between 13th May and 10th June 2026, this draft act is a crucial piece of the CBAM …
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The EUDR is no different from all EU regulation in as much as the EU Commission reserves the right to amend core regulation via means of Delegated Acts, or technical implementation guidelines. These changes are often introduced following a period of pubic or industry consultation. As of May 2026, the European Commission has issued a …
The UK–EU reset signals a deliberate move on the part of the UK Government towards a more stable and structured relationship, built around shared strategic interests and new joint commitments. The Government will say that both sides are working to turn the page on the turbulence of the immediate post‑Brexit period and establish a more …
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