- EU Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on CBAM reform on June 4, 2025
- Simplifications aim to reduce administrative burden while maintaining CBAM functionality
- New threshold of 50 tons for CBAM goods introduced
- Companies below this threshold are exempt from CBAM obligations
- Simplifications mainly benefit SMEs and individuals importing small quantities
- 99 percent of emissions from CBAM goods remain covered
- Additional simplifications for importers above the threshold include procedures for data collection and emission verification
- Proposal needs formal approval from EU Parliament and Council
- Will take effect 20 days after publication in the Official Journal
- Commission updated standard values for embedded emissions on June 5, 2025
- Example communication template published on June 20, 2025 for various sectors
- Materials help CBAM applicants and companies comply with CBAM requirements
Source: awb-international.com
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