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 Originally enacted in 1900 and expanded through the Food, Conservation and Energy Act 2008, the Lacey Act is designed to combat the trafficking of illegally sourced wildlife,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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If you’ve tuned into any of GTD’s 2025 webinars you’ll have heard us mention EU Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and how they are set to transform product transparency, sustainability, and compliance across EU Member States, Northern Ireland and the EEA markets. So, what are they? Well, DPPs are a cornerstone of the EU’s Ecodesign for …
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If you are a manufacturer of medical devices, machinery, children’s toys, you’ll be familiar with the UKCA and CE mark. Recently the UK Government announced that Great Britain would use the CE mark in perpetuity now, so UKCA and dual marking are no longer a requirement. However, we digress! Focussing on the CE mark for …
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Even in the darkest, most exhausting times, compassion and empathy emerge from the most surprising of places.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving the transformation of our global supply chains. AI-powered technologies like robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics are helping companies automate and optimise their supply chain operations. They are helping supply chain operators to become more efficient and to drive down costs, while making supply chains …
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Last month it was reported that some of our most famous Food exports have yet to receive formal protection in Japan, despite the UK-Japan free trade agreement being almost 3 years’ old and heralded by the UK Government at the time as a ‘historic, landmark deal’. The UK Protected Food Names Association reported that some …
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COP26 dominated our newsfeeds, radio waves and television screens in November 2021, and rightly so. We are on the verge of no going back; time for ideas and negotiation has passed, we need action. Perhaps influenced by this coverage, but also inspired by a spell in the most spectacular Scottish Highlands, I remember reflecting on …
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