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Temu must respond to the EU Commission by 21 October 2024, detailing the measures taken to reduce the presence and reappearance of sellers of illegal products on its online marketplace.

The Bafa also carried out inspections as a result of media coverage. A total of 492 Supply Chain Act audits were carried out. Experts warn that the Bafa should not refrain from sanctioning companies in the event of misconduct.

The German parliament has criticised the bureaucratic burdens for SMEs in the CSRD draft act on the implementation of EU sustainability reporting. According to the law firm Noerr, the draft could violate EU law as it restricts the freedom of profession and entrepreneurship.

Bureaucratic reporting obligations are to be reduced by 25% and by at least 35% for SMEs. All versions of the Official Journal of the EU since the 1960s are affected. CSRD and CSDDD are mentioned in this context.

Mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, portable video game consoles, portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, computer mice, portable navigation systems, earphones, laptops, etc. are affected. Deadline is 28 December 2024.

The Federal Council is proposing a "value chain reporting cap" to protect smaller companies from additional requirements.

This programme is intended to implement the first provisions of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which came into force on 25 July 2024 and must be transposed into national law by 26 July 2026.

75% of global battery producers have links to companies that are accused of human rights violations such as forced labour or child labour. This creates considerable legal risks. EU Batteries Regulation and UFLPA provide for import bans.