Waste Shipment

Slovenian Environment Inspectorate Trains Operators on DIWASS Ahead of 21 May 2026 Waste Shipment Deadline

The EU's Digital Waste Shipment System (DIWASS) becomes mandatory on May 21, 2026, for all cross-border waste shipments requiring notification or Annex VII documentation. Companies must transition from paper-based processes to electronic reporting to ensure continued market access and compliance with the updated Waste Shipment Regulation.

5 Apr 2026, 19:47gov.siSloveniaEuropean Union

England's Environment Agency Fines Lancashire Company and Director for Illegal Plastic Waste Exports

UK authorities have imposed significant fines and community service orders following the illegal export of misclassified contaminated plastic waste to Malaysia. This case signals an aggressive enforcement stance under the new Waste Crime Action Plan, emphasizing increased personal liability for directors and rigorous scrutiny of waste classification.

5 Apr 2026, 19:23gov.ukUnited KingdomMalaysia

UK: Environment Agency Updates Waste Export Standards for Indonesia and Malaysia After Malaysian WEEE Import Ban

The UK has updated waste export requirements for Southeast Asia, highlighting a total ban on electronic waste (WEEE) imports into Malaysia starting February 2026. Companies must urgently audit disposal chains to reroute WEEE and ensure Indonesian plastic exports meet tightened licensing and 2% contamination thresholds to maintain producer responsibility compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 05:51gov.ukUnited KingdomIndonesiaMalaysia

England Updates Charges For International Waste Shipment Notifications

England's Environment Agency has updated international waste shipment notification charges, effective April 1, 2026, introducing annual CPI-linked adjustments. Businesses must account for rising operational costs for hazardous and complex waste exports, particularly those containing restricted substances like mercury or F-gases.

4 Apr 2026, 11:02gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Environment Agency Applies CPI Uplift To Waste (Miscellaneous) Charging Scheme In England

The UK Environment Agency has increased all fees under the Waste (miscellaneous) charging scheme in England by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), effective April 1, 2026. Businesses managing WEEE, batteries, or international waste shipments must account for higher administrative costs and ensure correct fee payments to avoid application or notification delays.

4 Apr 2026, 11:01gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK DEFRA Publishes EPR Packaging Waste Reporting Guidance for Reprocessors and Exporters

UK DEFRA has finalized reporting requirements for packaging waste reprocessors and exporters under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, effective from early 2026. Affected businesses must establish rigorous data collection and audit trails to meet accelerated monthly or quarterly reporting cycles and mitigate regulatory risk across the UK.

2 Apr 2026, 17:44gov.ukUnited Kingdom

England Environment Agency Progress Update on Waste Pneumatic Tyre Export Controls (March 2026)

The Environment Agency is expanding its rigorous waste tyre export compliance regime to all "Green List" waste shipments starting July 2026, following successful enforcement actions in the India trade route. Exporters face increased operational risk and reporting burdens, with mandatory digital tracking and stricter "environmentally sound" destination standards becoming the new baseline for market access.

2 Apr 2026, 10:18gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Commission Invites Youth Input on Forthcoming Circular Economy Act

The European Commission has initiated a youth consultation to inform the 2026 Circular Economy Act, focusing on the cross-border trade and use of recycled materials. This signals forthcoming EU-wide harmonisation of waste and secondary material rules, requiring strategic adjustments to supply chain circularity and material sourcing.

1 Apr 2026, 18:49environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Opens Evaluation Of Radioactive Waste And Shipments Directives

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of current EU frameworks for radioactive waste management and transboundary shipments. This review signals potential future legislative updates, offering stakeholders an opportunity to shape the regulatory requirements for nuclear waste handling and logistics.

29 Mar 2026, 18:29ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Recommends Flexible DIWASS Transition For Annex VII Green‑Listed Waste Until End 2026

The European Commission and Danish EPA have granted a flexible transition for digital waste shipment reporting (DIWASS), delaying mandatory electronic filing for green-listed waste until the end of 2026. This provides a critical window for operators to align internal logistics and data systems with upcoming EU-wide digital traceability requirements without immediate enforcement risk.

29 Mar 2026, 16:56mst.dkEuropean UnionDenmark

Belgium: Flanders (OVAM) Announces EVOA Webinars on DIWASS Registration Obligations

Flanders (OVAM) has launched guidance for mandatory registration in the new DIWASS system ahead of the revised EU Waste Shipment Regulation taking effect on May 21, 2026. Impacted businesses must ensure all supply chain actors—including carriers and waste processors—are registered to prevent shipment delays and comply with new electronic notification mandates.

28 Mar 2026, 18:26ovam.vlaanderen.beEuropean UnionBelgium

US EPA Direct Final Authorization of Florida Hazardous Waste Program Revisions

The US EPA has granted final authorization for Florida’s hazardous waste program revisions, integrating state rules on universal waste lamps and transboundary shipments into the federally enforceable RCRA framework effective May 2026. This action streamlines federal oversight and enforcement, ensuring regulatory consistency for businesses managing hazardous waste streams and international waste movements within the state.

27 Mar 2026, 18:17federalregister.govUnited States

Japan Revises Mercury Act Article 2(2) Requirements Ordinance

Japan updated the Mercury Pollution Prevention Act's implementing ordinance on March 24, 2026, refining definitions for mercury-added products and hazardous wastes. Companies must re-assess their product portfolios and waste streams against these clarified criteria to maintain compliance with manufacturing, handling, and export restrictions.

27 Mar 2026, 16:20kanpo.go.jpJapan

European Commission Answers EP Question on Processing and Incineration of PFAS-Containing Waste (E-000147/2026)

The European Commission has signaled a tightening of PFAS waste management through enhanced emissions reporting, stricter shipment controls, and potential new extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations. Companies must prepare for increased transparency requirements and the May 2026 digitalization of waste shipment procedures (DIWASS) to mitigate compliance and liability risks across the product lifecycle.

26 Mar 2026, 19:23europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Commission Decision Entrusting OLAF With Enforcement Under the Waste Shipment Regulation

The European Commission has formally empowered the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) to enforce the Waste Shipment Regulation (EU) 2024/1157. This move signals a shift toward more aggressive EU-level oversight and cross-border enforcement to combat illegal waste trafficking and fraudulent shipments.

26 Mar 2026, 12:20ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Working Party Prepares Basel Convention Position On Tyres And POP Waste

The EU is coordinating its position for the June 2026 Basel Convention meeting, focusing on international waste controls for tyres and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This signals a push for stricter global transboundary movement and disposal standards, requiring firms to monitor evolving waste management obligations for these materials.

21 Mar 2026, 16:16data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

France Draft Law No. 2518 — Omnibus Adaptation To EU AI, Packaging, Ecodesign And Waste Rules

France is advancing an omnibus bill to integrate the EU AI Act, Packaging Regulation (PPWR), and Ecodesign framework (ESPR) into national law. This establishes the domestic enforcement architecture, including harmonized labeling, substance restrictions, and substantial administrative fines for non-compliance.

19 Mar 2026, 10:12assemblee-nationale.frFranceEuropean Union

BRS Secretariat Holds Regional Workshop in Kenya on Basel and Stockholm Convention National Reporting

The BRS Secretariat is accelerating capacity-building for African nations ahead of the August 2026 deadline for the 6th Stockholm Convention national reporting cycle. Companies should prepare for enhanced regulatory scrutiny and more rigorous data requests regarding the production, import, and export of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) across the region.

18 Mar 2026, 15:55brsmeas.orgKenyaAFR

EU Exchange & Capacity-Building Group on Battery Materials (ECaBaM) Workshop Report Outlines Phase 2 SoC Study and Black-Mass Export Ban Signal

ECHA has confirmed the timeline for its Phase 2 study on substances of concern in batteries, with a final report due in September 2026 to inform upcoming EU restrictions. Businesses should anticipate stricter data reporting requirements and a potential late-2026 export ban on waste lithium-ion batteries and black mass.

16 Mar 2026, 15:52reach-metals.euEuropean Union

Taiwan MoENV and Customs Tighten Border Controls on Industrial Waste Shipments

Taiwan has significantly intensified inter-agency border inspections for industrial waste, reporting a 75% violation rate and strict enforcement of the Waste Disposal Act. Businesses must ensure rigorous classification of materials and secure necessary permits to avoid substantial fines of up to NT$10 million and potential criminal liability for mislabeled shipments.

13 Mar 2026, 06:22enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwan