In December European Parliament, Council and Commission agreed plans for the introduction of an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Part of the EU's 'Fit for 55' environmental strategy, from 2026 'CBAM' will require EU importers to purchase CBAM certificates to pay the difference between the carbon...
Following the DLUHC announcement that the CE mark would continue to be accepted in the GB market for construction products until end June 2025, BIAFD raised a query about the status of product on which the UK mark had been applied based on CE certification...
Government guidance refers to goods being placed on the GB market but does not provide a clear definition of what is meant. BIAFD has asked the Department of Business, Goods Regulation for a clear definition. It’s questionable whether it is really clear but is provided...
In June, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the extension of 26% antidumping duties on certain fasteners originating from the EU AND the United Kingdom for a further 5 years. The products affected are: “certain iron or steel fasteners originated in the EU, including wood screws,...