EU prepares a Circular Economy Act
The European Commission is preparing a Circular Economy Act, with a public consultation launched on 1 August 2025. Adoption is expected in 2026, with the date s
reg: Circular Economy Act
jur: EU
status: In preparation
date: 2025-08-01
what changed: The European Commission is preparing a Circular Economy Act, with a public consultation launched on 1 August 2025. Adoption is expected in 2026, with the date still to be confirmed. It is expected to pull together EU circular-economy measures relevant to packaging and materials.
so what: Watch for the draft; it may add to the EU packaging and materials obligations you already track.
what to check: Watch for the draft Circular Economy Act expected in 2026
applies to: Businesses affected by EU packaging and materials rules
source: European Commission, DG Environment
source url: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-launches-consultation-upcoming-circular-economy-act-2025-08-01_en