HANDBOOK

An overview of 15 key traceability-related legislation worldwide

What's in the Handbook?

[Disclaimer - Certain regulations referenced in this document — including but not limited to the CSDDD, CSRD, and EUDR — are still under discussion or subject to change at the time of writing. The information provided reflects the most accurate and up-to-date understanding available today, based on the regulatory texts, proposals, and guidance currently accessible.
Further adjustments and updates will be incorporated as soon as greater clarity and regulatory stability are achieved, expected by the end of 2025.]

Tilkal's Handbook covers 15 regulations in the European Union, the United States, and China, that will have a substantial impact on the way companies conduct their traceability strategies.

Its purpose is to provide a useful starting point for you to investigate which regulations apply to you and determine what you need to do to comply with them.

1 - EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR)

2 - EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)

3 - EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

4 - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

5 - EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

6 - EU Breakfast Directive Updates

7 - Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

8 - EU Critical Raw Material Act (CRMA)

9 - EU Forced Labor Regulation (EUFLR)

10 - Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA)

11 - German Supply Chain Act (LKSG)

12 - Norwegian Transparency Act

13 - Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (AGEC)
14 - New York Fashion Act

15 - Chinese Stock Exchange Double Materiality

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To a large extent, regulations define a future where reliable, end-to-end traceability will be a form of "licence to operate" in most markets. While they will significantly impact businesses, they also are a tremendous differentiation opportunity to shape and promote better supply chains, for better products and eventually a better future. And this is where Tilkal can help you.

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