G/TBT/N/EU/1203

16 April 2026

(26-2968)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Agency responsible:

European Commission

EU-TBT Enquiry Point,

Fax: +(32) 2 299 80 43,

E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu

Website: https://technical-barriers-trade.ec.europa.eu/en/home

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF (HS 39); Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs (ICS 67.250)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 as regards the management of the Union register, compliance documentation, test methods, and documents to be presented upon release for free circulation; (18 page(s), in English), (21 page(s), in English)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/EEC/26_02112_00_e.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/EEC/26_02112_01_e.pdf

European Commission

EU-TBT Enquiry Point

Fax: + (32) 2 299 80 43

E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu

The text is available on the Website: https://technical-barriers-trade.ec.europa.eu/en/home

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Description of content: This draft amendment to Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 aims to address current challenges improving the documentation and controls of recycled plastics including those imported to the EU, to provide the legal basis for the creation of the TARIC codes, and to streamline with an interactive digital platform the procedure for registration by industry and the management of the recycling installations by national authorities.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Food safety; ; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment

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Relevant documents:

• Draft Text amending Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 as regards the management of the Union register, compliance documentation, test methods, and documents to be presented upon release for free circulation;

• Draft Annexes

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Proposed date of adoption: 30 September 2026

Proposed date of entry into force: 21 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (The provisions shall apply from entry into force)

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 15 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

European Commission,

EU-TBT Enquiry Point,

Fax: + (32) 2 299 80 43,

E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu