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Oktober 2026
On 20 January 2027, the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Twelve weeks before that date, not a single harmonised standard has been cited in the Official Journal under the new Regulation. This article explains why that matters, which machinery is most affected, and what manufacturers and importers can prepare now.
Artikel lesen →Oktober 2026
Since 11 September 2026, manufacturers of products with digital elements must report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The obligation applies more than a year before the CRA's main cybersecurity requirements take effect on 11 December 2027, and it covers products already on the market. For many manufacturers of connected machines, devices and software, it is the first part of the CRA that has practical consequences. This article explains what has to be reported, within which deadlines and through which channel, and what manufacturers should have in place now.
Artikel lesen →Oktober 2026
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a regulation intended to strengthen manufacturing in the EU. The proposal would link access to a large part of public demand to EU origin and low-carbon criteria. This article explains what the IAA proposes, which sectors it covers, how it connects to CBAM and how ARTEM supports manufacturers that relocate production to the EU.
Artikel lesen →Oktober 2026
From 1 February 2027, authorised CBAM declarants buy CBAM certificates on the common central platform. Verified actual emissions are usually only available after year-end, so many purchases will be based on estimates, and some certificates will turn out to be surplus. This article explains how CBAM certificate repurchase works under Article 23 of the CBAM Regulation, where its limits lie and when unused certificates are cancelled.
Artikel lesen →September 2026
Companies selling packaged goods in more than one EU country currently face a different producer register in each Member State, with its own reporting format and deadlines and not always the same answer to who counts as a "producer" there. This fragmentation traces back to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC (PPWD), which set EU-wide targets but left the administrative details to national governments.
Artikel lesen →September 2026
The Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive on 20 January 2027, applying directly and uniformly across all EU member states. It keeps roughly the same structure as the old directive but adds new requirements for cybersecurity, AI-based safety components, digital instructions and a restructured high-risk machinery list.
Artikel lesen →September 2026
The EU Battery Regulation establishes a harmonised framework governing the entire lifecycle of batteries, from design and manufacture through to use, collection, recycling, and end-of-life management. It introduces new requirements covering sustainability, safety, carbon footprint, recycled content, due diligence for raw material sourcing, labelling and digital battery passports to support greater transparency and circularity.
Artikel lesen →August 2026
The EU product safety landscape for industrial equipment is undergoing its biggest overhaul in decades. The old Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) is being fully replaced by the mandatory Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
Artikel lesen →Juli 2026
This FAQ answers common questions about the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), including whether protective films are considered packaging, how labelling applies to multi-component packaging and what businesses should expect from the upcoming EU-wide labelling requirements. At Artem, we help companies understand evolving packaging compliance obligations and prepare for future regulatory changes.
Artikel lesen →Juni 2026
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold on the European market. Manufacturers must demonstrate compliance through documented cybersecurity processes, risk assessments, technical documentation, and conformity assessments before products can be legally marketed in Europe.
Artikel lesen →Juni 2026
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) becomes generally applicable from 12 August 2026. From this date, manufacturers and importers can only place PPWR compliant packaging on the EU market.
Artikel lesen →Mai 2026
Big News: CBAM Carbon Price Deduction Implemented – Latest Draft Allows International Carbon Credits with 10% Cap
Artikel lesen →April 2026
Ein führendes chinesisches Aluminiumunternehmen stand vor der Herausforderung, sich auf die Anforderungen des Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) vorzubereiten. Als Unternehmen der Aluminiumindustrie mit einer Produktionsleistung von 40 Millionen mT Aluminiumoutput musste es einen strukturierten Ansatz entwickeln, um die EU-Vorgaben zu erfüllen, Risiken in der Berichterstattung zu minimieren und die Zusammenarbeit mit europäischen Importeuren abzusichern.
Artikel lesen →April 2026
Ein führendes chinesisches Aluminiumunternehmen stand vor der Herausforderung, sich auf die Anforderungen des Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) vorzubereiten. Als Unternehmen der Aluminiumindustrie mit einer Produktionsleistung von 40 Millionen mT Aluminiumoutput musste es einen strukturierten Ansatz entwickeln, um die EU-Vorgaben zu erfüllen, Risiken in der Berichterstattung zu minimieren und die Zusammenarbeit mit europäischen Importeuren abzusichern.
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