In recent months, the regulatory landscape beneath European businesses has started to shift. The legislative foundation that was supposed to create a new era of corporate sustainability has begun to crack under political pressure. The EU’s landmark sustainability initiatives; the CSRD, CSDDD, and EUDR have been diluted, and in some cases, delayed. As a result of these developments, the EU Omnibus emerged. A “simplification” of the rules with a view to amending the CSRD and CS

What is Informatieblad 64? ‘Informatieblad 64’ is a guidance document  issued by the Nederlandse Voedsel‑ en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) that sets out how food businesses can demonstrate control of relevant food-safety hazards. These hazards can include biological, chemical or physical agents present in food, such as the presence of salmonella or pesticide residues. This document emphasises that hazards must be identified and controlled. Important:  Informatieblad 64 is not  itsel

What Is the PPWR? The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will apply from 12 August 2026 . It replaces the previous Packaging Directive and creates a single, EU-wide framework for packaging design, recyclability, reuse, and waste reduction . For companies this shifts packaging from a branding & logistics topic to a core compliance obligation that affects procurement, quality, sustainability, and supplier managemen