Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Environmental Crime Directive published in Official Journal

The Environmental Crime Directive was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 30 April 2024 and entered into force on 20 May 2024. Member States are required to implement this by 21 May 2026 and publish a national strategy on combating environmental criminal offences by 21 May 2027. See this Insight for more on the changes being introduced.

UK Forest Risk Commodities scheme on the back burner

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CSDDD receives final votes

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Postponement of European sustainability reporting standards

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European Parliament adopts position on forced labour regulation

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European Parliament adopts position on right to repair

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European Parliament and Council adopt position on ecodesign for sustainable products

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European Parliament adopts position on packaging and packaging waste regulation

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