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The European Union activated on January 1, 2026, several key regulations that seek to strengthen product safety, protect public health, and advance its climate and trade agenda. These measures are part of the Green Pact and the strengthening of the European internal market.
Among the main regulations that came into force is a new toy safety regulation, which reinforces the protection of children against hazardous chemicals. The regulation automatically prohibits substances that can alter the hormonal system, damage the lungs, cause skin allergies or affect specific organs, including PFAS, bisphenols and carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances for reproduction. It also introduces the mandatory digital product passport for all toys marketed in the community market, with full application from August 1, 2030.
Furthermore, the European Union activated the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which taxes imports of carbon-intensive products, such as steel, iron, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen. The objective of this measure is to avoid "carbon leakage" and ensure fairer competition between European and non-EU producers. You can also read: A regulation creating a common data platform on chemical substances also came into force, aimed at improving the safety, transparency, and management of information on chemical products throughout the European Union. This initiative facilitates access to data by authorities, companies, and citizens. These new regulations reflect the European Union's efforts to adapt its legislation to current challenges, balancing consumer and environmental protection with the competitiveness of its internal market.
