by stefanie | Nov 6, 2024 | World Focus
The EU’s ambitious VAT reform aims to modernise tax reporting, simplify cross-border transactions, and reduce fraud on imports. The EU’s tax system, the European Economic and Financial Affairs Council reached an agreement on the “VAT in the Digital...
by stefanie | Nov 5, 2024 | World Focus
Brussels targets Temu’s practices under strict new Digital Services Act rules. The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against online retail giant Temu for potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The allegations focus on the sale of...
by stefanie | Nov 4, 2024 | World Focus
European trade bodies urge the EU to address online marketplace non-compliance and green claims limitations. Parallel to concerns over greenwashing under the Green Claims Directive (GCD), European stakeholders are intensifying calls for tighter accountability on...
by stefanie | Oct 29, 2024 | World Focus
New UK laws to standardise recycling practices will impact non-household waste, including toner cartridges. In a sweeping regulatory shift, the UK government has introduced the “Simpler Recycling” reforms, set to come into force on 31st March 2025. The...
by stefanie | Sep 20, 2024 | World Focus
New proposals seek to hold e-commerce platforms accountable for non-compliant products sold in Europe. European industries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are calling for tighter regulations on online marketplaces, urging EU policymakers to close regulatory...