Deforestation rules (EUDR) start on 30 December 2026
Products made from coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, rubber, cattle or wood must come from land not deforested after 31 December 2020, backed by a due-diligence statement.
For food and household-chemical producers in China, Southeast Asia, Korea and Egypt
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Products made from coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, rubber, cattle or wood must come from land not deforested after 31 December 2020, backed by a due-diligence statement.
Since 12 August 2026 an importer may place packaging on the EU market only if it meets PPWR requirements, including plain, unbranded packaging.
The regulation replacing the 2004 detergents rules entered into force on 22 March 2026 and applies from 23 September 2029.
Duties & trade agreements
Standard EU duties apply. Some products carry anti-dumping duties, and several foods face extra border checks.
The EU–Vietnam trade agreement cuts duties in yearly steps. Many food lines already enter at reduced or zero duty with proof of origin.
The EU–Korea agreement removed duties on most goods. Proof of origin is needed to claim the zero rate.
Most chapters were provisionally closed after the tenth round in September 2026. Both sides aim to finish in 2026; standard duties apply until the deal takes effect.
The EU–Indonesia agreement was negotiated in 2025. Entry into force is expected in early 2027 at the earliest.
Most industrial goods enter duty-free. Farm and processed-food access is partly liberalised, with quotas on some lines.
Trade fairs
International food and drink fair in Warsaw, the closest place to meet Polish importers face to face.
China's largest export fair, mid-April to early May; exact 2027 phase dates to be confirmed.
Food and beverage fair for Chinese producers looking for export markets.
Retailers from across Europe look for manufacturers for their private-label ranges.
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