Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.

EU deforestation law: Council formally adopts its one-year postponement

The Council has formally ratified the one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), officially concluding the legislative procedure. The updated text will now be published in the Official Journal of the EU.

EUDR Postponement Agreement Reached

On December 3, 2024, the Council and Parliament reached a key agreement to postpone the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year.

Cartonboard and Paper Recycling Reaches New Highs of 83% in 2022

New data from Eurostat has revealed an encouraging upward trend in the recycling rate for cartonboard and paper packaging, covering data up to the year 2022.

EUDR Information System User Guide

The European Commission has released a new user guide for users to create and manage Due Diligence Statements for the purpose of EUDR.

EUDR – additional information

Following the previous week’s update concerning the postponement of the EUDR by 12 months, the commission has published additional documents.

Policy Monitoring Brief: October 2024

Citpa has released a new policy monitoring brief issue for October 2024. Down below you will find the document with it's key articles on topics such as policy issues, deforestation regulation, EU Commission and much more.

Update on EUDR joint statement

With less than 100 days left and no clear implementation tools, European primary producers and various industries urge a delay of the entry into application of the EUDR.

Policy Monitoring Brief: September 2024

Citpa has released a new policy monitoring brief issue for September 2024. Down below you will find the document with it's key articles on topics such as policy issues, deforestation regulation, EU Commission and much more.

Re-election of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Pro Carton welcomes the news of the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen to the presidency of the European Comission for the 2024-2029 term.

Statement of Fibre Packaging Europe by FPE in support of concluding the formal adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation without delay

On 09.07.2024, the Fibre Packaging Europe (FPE) released a statement that welcomes the political agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Final Joint Statement on EUDR

Urgent call of European primary producers and industries for the postponement of the entry into application of the EUDR

Update on EU Deforestation Regulation – Cepinar

On June 10th 2024, Cepi conducted a Cepinar online hosted by Ulrich Leberle and Margherite Miceli to discuss the an update on the on the EUDR Implementation