Can a buyer in Bulgaria import from New Zealand?

• establishedcertificatesupplierAug 17, 2026

  Applies from 2026-08-17: From 17 August 2026 New Zealand animal product export certificates are requested through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced AP E-cert for most processes.

  Document: MPI export certificate issued through MPI Trade Certification

  Act: MPI Trade Certification (animal products), Animal product export certificates (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Aug 17, 2026)

  Condition: Where the destination market requires an MPI official assurance

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establishedregistrationbuyerAug 12, 2026

  Applies from 2026-08-12: The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from 12 August 2026; several substantive obligations start later.

  Act: (EU) 2025/40, Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (European Parliament and Council, Dec 19, 2024)

  Condition: Obligations and their dates depend on the packaging type and the provision

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• establishedregistrationeu responsible personMay 28, 2026

  Applies from 2026-05-28: The first four EUDAMED modules (actor registration, UDI and device registration, notified bodies and certificates, market surveillance) are mandatory from 28 May 2026.

  Document: EUDAMED actor registration and UDI device registration

  Act: Decision (EU) 2025/2371, Commission Decision on the functionality of EUDAMED systems (published in OJ on 27.11.2025) (European Commission, Nov 27, 2025)

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• establishedcertificatesupplierMar 2, 2026

  Applies from 2026-03-02: From 2 March 2026 all new New Zealand phytosanitary certificate requests go through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced ePhyto.

  Document: Phytosanitary certificate requested through MPI Trade Certification

  Act: MPI Trade Certification (plant products), Requirement documents for exporting grains and seeds for sowing (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Mar 2, 2026)

  Condition: Only plant products for which the destination requires a phytosanitary certificate

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establishedcertificatebuyerJan 10, 2026

  Applies from 2026-01-10: EU importers must submit catch certificates for fishery products through the CATCH IT tool from 10 January 2026.

  Document: Catch certificate submitted in the CATCH IT system

  Act: Regulation (EU) 2023/2842, Regulation amending the fisheries control system; CATCH requirement as stated on the Commission control regulation page (European Parliament and Council, Nov 22, 2023)

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• establisheddeclarationsupplierJan 8, 2026

  Applies from 2026-01-08: The new EU Construction Products Regulation applies mainly from 8 January 2026 and replaces Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 with a long transition.

  Act: (EU) 2024/3110, Regulation laying down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products (European Parliament and Council, Nov 27, 2024)

  Condition: Only construction products covered by a harmonised technical specification

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• establisheddeclarationbuyerJan 1, 2026

  Applies from 2026-01-01: Importers bringing in more than 50 tonnes of CBAM goods a year must hold authorised CBAM declarant status.

  Document: Authorised CBAM declarant status

  Act: (EU) 2025/2083, Regulation amending the CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956 (European Parliament and Council, Oct 8, 2025)

  Condition: Only CBAM goods (iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers), counted per importer per calendar year

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• establishedlicencesupplierOct 30, 2025

  Applies from 2025-10-30: Exports of goods on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List, updated on 30 October 2025 with national controls on certain materials processing, electronics and computer technologies, need MFAT authorisation.

  Document: MFAT export permit when the goods are controlled

  Act: New Zealand Strategic Goods List (October 2025 update), Update to the New Zealand Strategic Goods List (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Oct 30, 2025)

  Condition: Only goods listed on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establishedregistrationbuyerOct 16, 2025

  Applies from 2025-10-16: Member States must set up extended producer responsibility schemes for textiles and footwear within 30 months of 16 October 2025.

  Act: Directive (EU) 2025/1892, Directive amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (textiles and food waste) (European Parliament and Council, Sep 10, 2025)

  Condition: Applies once the member state's textile EPR scheme is in place

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• establisheddeclarationsupplierSep 25, 2025

  Applies from 2025-09-25: New Zealand food exporters that need to depart from local composition or labelling rules use a section 345 exemption under the Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025; section 347 exemptions in that scope are revoked from 25 September 2026.

  Act: Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025, Exempting food exports from New Zealand requirements (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Sep 25, 2025)

  Condition: Only exports that rely on an exemption from New Zealand composition or labelling requirements

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establishedlabellingsupplierJun 20, 2025

  Applies from 2025-06-20: Smartphones, feature phones, cordless phones and slate tablets placed on the EU market must meet ecodesign requirements from 20 June 2025; smartphones and tablets also need the energy label.

  Document: EU energy label with EPREL registration

  Act: (EU) 2023/1670, Ecodesign requirements for smartphones and slate tablets (energy labelling date from the Commission product page) (European Commission, Jun 16, 2023)

  Condition: Only smartphones, feature phones, cordless phones and slate tablets

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

Dates ahead

• needs inputcertificatesupplierAug 1, 2030

  Applies from 2030-08-01: The new EU Toy Safety Regulation replaces Directive 2009/48/EC from 1 August 2030.

  Act: (EU) 2025/2509, Regulation on the safety of toys (European Parliament and Council, Nov 26, 2025)

  Condition: Only products that are toys under the Regulation

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• needs inputcertificatesupplierFeb 18, 2027

  Applies from 2027-02-18: Article 11 of the EU Battery Regulation (removability and replaceability of portable batteries) applies from 18 February 2027.

  Act: (EU) 2023/1542, Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries (European Parliament and Council, Jul 12, 2023)

  Condition: Only appliances with incorporated portable batteries or LMT batteries

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• needs inputcertificatesupplierJan 20, 2027

  Applies from 2027-01-20: The EU Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive from 20 January 2027.

  Act: (EU) 2023/1230, Regulation on machinery (application date as corrected by the corrigendum in OJ L 169, 4.7.2023) (European Parliament and Council, Jun 14, 2023)

  Condition: Only machinery and related products in the Regulation's scope

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

• needs inputdeclarationbuyerDec 30, 2026

  Applies from 2026-12-30: The EU Deforestation Regulation applies to large and medium operators from 30 December 2026 and to micro and small operators from 30 June 2027; due-diligence intensity depends on the risk level the Commission assigns to the country of production.

  Document: EUDR due diligence statement

  Act: (EU) 2025/2650, Regulation amending the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (European Parliament and Council, Dec 19, 2025)

  Condition: Only relevant commodities and products (cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood)

  Official source · Observed Sep 16, 2026

15 verified entries on this lane as of 2026-10-22. Name a product category to see the requirements for the goods. The register lists only what we have opened and quoted from the official act: silence is a gap in our register, not a clearance.

• Commercial invoice and packing list

  Core shipment and valuation documents.

  TypicalSupplier

• Transport document

  Bill of lading, air waybill or road consignment note.

  TypicalCarrier

• Customs declaration

  Filed by the importer or a customs representative.

  MandatoryBuyer / broker

• Proof of origin

  Needed only when claiming the preferential rate.

  ConditionalSupplier

• Product compliance evidence

  Depends on the product code and intended use.

  ConditionalSupplier

Typical and mandatory are kept separate. Each requirement names the responsible party.

The same facet states, sources, evidence dates, missing inputs and transaction context as structured JSON.

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  "kind": "trade_route_answer",
  "context_id": "TR-BG-NZ-4E0E08",
  "mode": "third_country",
  "transaction": {
    "buyer": {
      "company_id": null,
      "name": "Buyer in Bulgaria",
      "country": "BG"
    },
    "supplier": {
      "company_id": null,
      "name": "Supplier in New Zealand",
      "country": "NZ"
    },
    "movement": {
      "ship_from": "NZ",
      "origin_country": "NZ"
    },
    "goods": {
      "description": null,
      "hs_code": null,
      "end_use": "unknown"
    },
    "payment": {
      "currency": null,
      "bank_jurisdiction": "unknown"
    }
  },
  "verdict": {
    "state": "review",
    "title": "The route is open at country level. Duty, product rules and the supplier remain to be established.",
    "summary": "Bulgaria imports from New Zealand across a customs border. An agreement is on record, but the preferential rate depends on the exact goods and proof of origin. Classify the goods and verify the supplier before relying on any number."
  },
  "coverage_summary": "3 established · 1 need input · 2 not checked",
  "facets": [
    {
      "key": "route",
      "state": "established",
      "conclusion": "Third-country import into Bulgaria",
      "explanation": "New Zealand to Bulgaria crosses a customs border. A customs declaration is filed on entry.",
      "scope": "Country route only. Says nothing about the goods or the parties.",
      "missing_inputs": [],
      "sources": [
        {
          "source_id": "wto-tariff-data",
          "source_label": "WTO, tariff data (MFN applied rates by member)",
          "source_url": "https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tariffs_e/tariff_data_e.htm",
          "observed_at": "2026-08-27",
          "source_as_of": "Live tariff query required"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "restrictions",
      "state": "established",
      "conclusion": "No country-level sanctions programme on record (EU)",
      "explanation": "No country-level programme of EU covers New Zealand or Bulgaria in our sanctions register (register entries reviewed between 2026-05-27 and 2026-10-14).",
      "scope": "Country-level programmes only; listed persons and entities are screened per company",
      "missing_inputs": [],
      "sources": [
        {
          "source_id": "un-sc-sanctions",
          "source_label": "United Nations Security Council, sanctions information",
          "source_url": "https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/information",
          "observed_at": "2026-08-27",
          "source_as_of": "Current official programme index"
        },
        {
          "source_id": "eu-sanctions-map",
          "source_label": "European Commission, EU Sanctions Map",
          "source_url": "https://www.sanctionsmap.eu/",
          "observed_at": "2026-08-27",
          "source_as_of": "Current official programme index"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "trade_preference",
      "state": "needs_input",
      "conclusion": "EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement covers this pair",
      "explanation": "The agreement is on record (in force since 2024-05). The preferential rate itself is a product question: it needs the exact HS code, the product schedule and proof of New Zealand origin.",
      "scope": "Existence of the agreement only; rate and origin rules per product",
      "missing_inputs": [
        "Add the exact HS code",
        "Obtain acceptable proof of origin from the supplier"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "source_id": "fta-eu-new-zealand-free-trade-agreement",
          "source_label": "EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement",
          "source_url": "https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/new-zealand_en",
          "observed_at": "2026-08-27",
          "source_as_of": "In force since 2024-05"
        },
        {
          "source_id": "access2markets",
          "source_label": "Access2Markets, My Trade Assistant (tariffs and product requirements by HS code)",
          "source_url": "https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/home",
          "observed_at": "2026-08-27",
          "source_as_of": "Live product query required"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "vat_and_customs",
      "state": "established",
      "conclusion": "Import VAT 20% in Bulgaria",
      "explanation": "Bulgaria charges import VAT of 20% on goods plus freight plus duty. Duty depends on the HS code and is not stated here.",
      "scope": "Standard rate on a B2B import; reduced rates, deferral schemes and duty are outside this statement",
      "missing_inputs": [
        "Add the exact HS code for the duty rate"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "source_id": "vat-bg",
          "source_label": "European Commission, VAT rates",
          "source_url": "https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/taxation/vat/vat-rates_en",
          "observed_at": "2026-07-21",
          "source_as_of": "Standard rate reviewed 2026-07-21"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "goods",
      "state": "not_checked",
      "conclusion": "Goods not specified",
      "explanation": "Without the exact HS or CN code neither duty nor product rules can be established.",
      "scope": "Product-specific requirements per code",
      "missing_inputs": [
        "Add the exact HS or CN code",
        "Describe the product"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "source_id": "access2markets",
          "source_label": "Access2Markets, My Trade Assistant (tariffs and product requirements by HS code)",
          "source_url": "https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/home",
          "observed_at": "2026-08-27",
          "source_as_of": "Live product query required"
        }
      ]
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      "key": "company_screening",
      "state": "not_checked",
      "conclusion": "No supplier company selected",
      "explanation": "Country information cannot establish a supplier identity. Select the exact legal entity to screen it.",
      "scope": "No counterparty in scope",
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        "Select or establish the exact legal entity"
      ],
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    }
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      "requirement": "Typical"
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      "title": "Transport document",
      "note": "Bill of lading, air waybill or road consignment note.",
      "responsible_party": "Carrier",
      "requirement": "Typical"
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      "title": "Customs declaration",
      "note": "Filed by the importer or a customs representative.",
      "responsible_party": "Buyer / broker",
      "requirement": "Mandatory"
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    {
      "title": "Proof of origin",
      "note": "Needed only when claiming the preferential rate.",
      "responsible_party": "Supplier",
      "requirement": "Conditional"
    },
    {
      "title": "Product compliance evidence",
      "note": "Depends on the product code and intended use.",
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        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "needs_input",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2030-08-01: The new EU Toy Safety Regulation replaces Directive 2009/48/EC from 1 August 2030.",
        "explanation": "Adopted, not yet applicable. (EU) 2025/2509, Regulation on the safety of toys (European Parliament and Council, 2025-11-26); applies from 2030-08-01.",
        "scope": "Toys & Games, Educational & Learning Products",
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            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
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        "state": "needs_input",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2027-02-18: Article 11 of the EU Battery Regulation (removability and replaceability of portable batteries) applies from 18 February 2027.",
        "explanation": "Adopted, not yet applicable. (EU) 2023/1542, Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries (European Parliament and Council, 2023-07-12); applies from 2027-02-18.",
        "scope": "Consumer Electronics, Mobile & Computer Accessories, Wearables & Personal Devices, Home Appliances",
        "missing_inputs": [
          "Applies from 2027-02-18"
        ],
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          {
            "source_id": "eu-batteries-art11-2023-1542",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, (EU) 2023/1542",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32023R1542",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2023-07-12, applies from 2027-02-18"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-batteries-art11-2023-1542",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "certificate",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "adopted_future",
          "document": null,
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2023/1542",
            "title": "Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries",
            "date": "2023-07-12",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32023R1542"
          },
          "valid_from": "2027-02-18",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only appliances with incorporated portable batteries or LMT batteries",
          "category_ids": [
            "tech-electronics",
            "tech-mobile-accessories",
            "tech-wearables",
            "home-appliances"
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          "ahead": true,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
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        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "needs_input",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2027-01-20: The EU Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive from 20 January 2027.",
        "explanation": "Adopted, not yet applicable. (EU) 2023/1230, Regulation on machinery (application date as corrected by the corrigendum in OJ L 169, 4.7.2023) (European Parliament and Council, 2023-06-14); applies from 2027-01-20.",
        "scope": "Industrial Machinery, Industrial Automation & Robotics, Agricultural Equipment",
        "missing_inputs": [
          "Applies from 2027-01-20"
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-machinery-2023-1230",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, (EU) 2023/1230",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32023R1230",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2023-06-14, applies from 2027-01-20"
          }
        ],
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          "entry_id": "eu-machinery-2023-1230",
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          "actor": "supplier",
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          "document": null,
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2023/1230",
            "title": "Regulation on machinery (application date as corrected by the corrigendum in OJ L 169, 4.7.2023)",
            "date": "2023-06-14",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32023R1230"
          },
          "valid_from": "2027-01-20",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only machinery and related products in the Regulation's scope",
          "category_ids": [
            "industrial-machinery",
            "industrial-automation",
            "agricultural-equipment"
          ],
          "change_date": "2027-01-20",
          "ahead": true,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "needs_input",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-12-30: The EU Deforestation Regulation applies to large and medium operators from 30 December 2026 and to micro and small operators from 30 June 2027; due-diligence intensity depends on the risk level the Commission assigns to the country of production.",
        "explanation": "Adopted, not yet applicable. (EU) 2025/2650, Regulation amending the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (European Parliament and Council, 2025-12-19); applies from 2026-12-30.",
        "scope": "Beverages, Confectionery & Snacks, Furniture, Wood Processing & Paper, Rubber & Composite Products, Meat & Poultry, Leather, Hides & Tanning",
        "missing_inputs": [
          "Applies from 2026-12-30"
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-eudr-application-2025-2650",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, (EU) 2025/2650",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R2650",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2025-12-19, applies from 2026-12-30"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-eudr-application-2025-2650",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "declaration",
          "actor": "buyer",
          "legal_state": "adopted_future",
          "document": "EUDR due diligence statement",
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2025/2650",
            "title": "Regulation amending the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115",
            "date": "2025-12-19",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R2650"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-12-30",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only relevant commodities and products (cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood)",
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            "food-beverage",
            "food-confectionery",
            "home-furniture",
            "industrial-wood",
            "industrial-rubber",
            "food-meat",
            "leather-materials"
          ],
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          "ahead": true,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
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        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-08-17: From 17 August 2026 New Zealand animal product export certificates are requested through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced AP E-cert for most processes.",
        "explanation": "In force. MPI Trade Certification (animal products), Animal product export certificates (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 2026-08-17); applies from 2026-08-17.",
        "scope": "Meat & Poultry, Dairy Products, Seafood & Aquaculture, Pet Food & Treats, Animal Feed & Fodder",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "nz-export-animal-products-trade-certification-2026",
            "source_label": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), MPI Trade Certification (animal products)",
            "source_url": "https://www.mpi.govt.nz/export/export-requirements/export-certification/animal-product-export-certificates",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-17",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2026-08-17, applies from 2026-08-17"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "nz-export-animal-products-trade-certification-2026",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "certificate",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "MPI export certificate issued through MPI Trade Certification",
          "act": {
            "number": "MPI Trade Certification (animal products)",
            "title": "Animal product export certificates",
            "date": "2026-08-17",
            "authority": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)",
            "official_url": "https://www.mpi.govt.nz/export/export-requirements/export-certification/animal-product-export-certificates"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-08-17",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Where the destination market requires an MPI official assurance",
          "category_ids": [
            "food-meat",
            "food-dairy",
            "food-seafood",
            "pet-food",
            "animal-feed"
          ],
          "change_date": "2026-08-17",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-08-12: The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from 12 August 2026; several substantive obligations start later.",
        "explanation": "In force. (EU) 2025/40, Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (European Parliament and Council, 2024-12-19); applies from 2026-08-12.",
        "scope": "Packaging & Printing Supplies",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-ppwr-2025-40",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, (EU) 2025/40",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R0040",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2024-12-19, applies from 2026-08-12"
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        ],
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          "entry_id": "eu-ppwr-2025-40",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "registration",
          "actor": "buyer",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": null,
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2025/40",
            "title": "Regulation on packaging and packaging waste",
            "date": "2024-12-19",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R0040"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-08-12",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Obligations and their dates depend on the packaging type and the provision",
          "category_ids": [
            "industrial-packaging"
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          "change_date": "2026-08-12",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
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        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-05-28: The first four EUDAMED modules (actor registration, UDI and device registration, notified bodies and certificates, market surveillance) are mandatory from 28 May 2026.",
        "explanation": "In force. Decision (EU) 2025/2371, Commission Decision on the functionality of EUDAMED systems (published in OJ on 27.11.2025) (European Commission, 2025-11-27); applies from 2026-05-28.",
        "scope": "Medical & Healthcare Supplies, Dental Supplies & Equipment",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-eudamed-modules-2025-2371",
            "source_label": "European Commission, Decision (EU) 2025/2371",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025D2371",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2025-11-27, applies from 2026-05-28"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-eudamed-modules-2025-2371",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "registration",
          "actor": "eu_responsible_person",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "EUDAMED actor registration and UDI device registration",
          "act": {
            "number": "Decision (EU) 2025/2371",
            "title": "Commission Decision on the functionality of EUDAMED systems (published in OJ on 27.11.2025)",
            "date": "2025-11-27",
            "authority": "European Commission",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025D2371"
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          "valid_from": "2026-05-28",
          "valid_to": null,
          "category_ids": [
            "health-medical",
            "health-dental"
          ],
          "change_date": "2026-05-28",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-03-02: From 2 March 2026 all new New Zealand phytosanitary certificate requests go through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced ePhyto.",
        "explanation": "In force. MPI Trade Certification (plant products), Requirement documents for exporting grains and seeds for sowing (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 2026-03-02); applies from 2026-03-02.",
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          {
            "source_id": "nz-export-phytosanitary-trade-certification-2026",
            "source_label": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), MPI Trade Certification (plant products)",
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            "observed_at": "2026-09-17",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2026-03-02, applies from 2026-03-02"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "nz-export-phytosanitary-trade-certification-2026",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "certificate",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "Phytosanitary certificate requested through MPI Trade Certification",
          "act": {
            "number": "MPI Trade Certification (plant products)",
            "title": "Requirement documents for exporting grains and seeds for sowing",
            "date": "2026-03-02",
            "authority": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)",
            "official_url": "https://www.mpi.govt.nz/export/exporting-grains-seeds-sowing/requirement-documents-for-exporting-grains-and-seeds-for-sowing"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-03-02",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only plant products for which the destination requires a phytosanitary certificate",
          "category_ids": [
            "agricultural-seeds",
            "floriculture",
            "industrial-wood",
            "food-specialty",
            "food-organic"
          ],
          "change_date": "2026-03-02",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-01-10: EU importers must submit catch certificates for fishery products through the CATCH IT tool from 10 January 2026.",
        "explanation": "In force. Regulation (EU) 2023/2842, Regulation amending the fisheries control system; CATCH requirement as stated on the Commission control regulation page (European Parliament and Council, 2023-11-22); applies from 2026-01-10.",
        "scope": "Seafood & Aquaculture",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-catch-certificates-2026",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, Regulation (EU) 2023/2842",
            "source_url": "https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/fisheries-management/enforcing-rules/control-regulation_en",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2023-11-22, applies from 2026-01-10"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-catch-certificates-2026",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "certificate",
          "actor": "buyer",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "Catch certificate submitted in the CATCH IT system",
          "act": {
            "number": "Regulation (EU) 2023/2842",
            "title": "Regulation amending the fisheries control system; CATCH requirement as stated on the Commission control regulation page",
            "date": "2023-11-22",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/fisheries-management/enforcing-rules/control-regulation_en"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-01-10",
          "valid_to": null,
          "category_ids": [
            "food-seafood"
          ],
          "change_date": "2026-01-10",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-01-08: The new EU Construction Products Regulation applies mainly from 8 January 2026 and replaces Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 with a long transition.",
        "explanation": "In force. (EU) 2024/3110, Regulation laying down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products (European Parliament and Council, 2024-11-27); applies from 2026-01-08.",
        "scope": "Building & Construction Materials, Plumbing, HVAC & Fixtures",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-cpr-2024-3110",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, (EU) 2024/3110",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32024R3110",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2024-11-27, applies from 2026-01-08"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-cpr-2024-3110",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "declaration",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": null,
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2024/3110",
            "title": "Regulation laying down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products",
            "date": "2024-11-27",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32024R3110"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-01-08",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only construction products covered by a harmonised technical specification",
          "category_ids": [
            "building-materials",
            "building-fixtures"
          ],
          "change_date": "2026-01-08",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-01-01: Importers bringing in more than 50 tonnes of CBAM goods a year must hold authorised CBAM declarant status.",
        "explanation": "In force. (EU) 2025/2083, Regulation amending the CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956 (European Parliament and Council, 2025-10-08); applies from 2026-01-01.",
        "scope": "Metals, Steel & Mining, Building & Construction Materials, Chemicals & Plastics",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-cbam-definitive-2025-2083",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, (EU) 2025/2083",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R2083",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2025-10-08, applies from 2026-01-01"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-cbam-definitive-2025-2083",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "declaration",
          "actor": "buyer",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "Authorised CBAM declarant status",
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2025/2083",
            "title": "Regulation amending the CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956",
            "date": "2025-10-08",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R2083"
          },
          "valid_from": "2026-01-01",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only CBAM goods (iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers), counted per importer per calendar year",
          "category_ids": [
            "metals-mining",
            "building-materials",
            "industrial-chemicals"
          ],
          "change_date": "2026-01-01",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2025-10-30: Exports of goods on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List, updated on 30 October 2025 with national controls on certain materials processing, electronics and computer technologies, need MFAT authorisation.",
        "explanation": "In force. New Zealand Strategic Goods List (October 2025 update), Update to the New Zealand Strategic Goods List (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), 2025-10-30); applies from 2025-10-30.",
        "scope": "Consumer Electronics, Industrial Machinery, Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing, Chemicals & Plastics, Industrial Automation & Robotics",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "nz-export-strategic-goods-list-2025",
            "source_label": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand Strategic Goods List (October 2025 update)",
            "source_url": "https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/update-to-the-new-zealand-strategic-goods-list-october-2025",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-17",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2025-10-30, applies from 2025-10-30"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "nz-export-strategic-goods-list-2025",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "licence",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "MFAT export permit when the goods are controlled",
          "act": {
            "number": "New Zealand Strategic Goods List (October 2025 update)",
            "title": "Update to the New Zealand Strategic Goods List",
            "date": "2025-10-30",
            "authority": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)",
            "official_url": "https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/update-to-the-new-zealand-strategic-goods-list-october-2025"
          },
          "valid_from": "2025-10-30",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only goods listed on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List",
          "category_ids": [
            "tech-electronics",
            "industrial-machinery",
            "industrial-aerospace",
            "industrial-chemicals",
            "industrial-automation"
          ],
          "change_date": "2025-10-30",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2025-10-16: Member States must set up extended producer responsibility schemes for textiles and footwear within 30 months of 16 October 2025.",
        "explanation": "In force. Directive (EU) 2025/1892, Directive amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (textiles and food waste) (European Parliament and Council, 2025-09-10); applies from 2025-10-16.",
        "scope": "Apparel & Clothing, Fabrics & Textile Materials, Footwear, Bath & Bedding",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "eu-textile-epr-2025-1892",
            "source_label": "European Parliament and Council, Directive (EU) 2025/1892",
            "source_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025L1892",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2025-09-10, applies from 2025-10-16"
          }
        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "eu-textile-epr-2025-1892",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "registration",
          "actor": "buyer",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": null,
          "act": {
            "number": "Directive (EU) 2025/1892",
            "title": "Directive amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (textiles and food waste)",
            "date": "2025-09-10",
            "authority": "European Parliament and Council",
            "official_url": "http://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025L1892"
          },
          "valid_from": "2025-10-16",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Applies once the member state's textile EPR scheme is in place",
          "category_ids": [
            "fashion-apparel",
            "fashion-textiles",
            "fashion-footwear",
            "home-bath-bedding"
          ],
          "change_date": "2025-10-16",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
      {
        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2025-09-25: New Zealand food exporters that need to depart from local composition or labelling rules use a section 345 exemption under the Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025; section 347 exemptions in that scope are revoked from 25 September 2026.",
        "explanation": "In force. Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025, Exempting food exports from New Zealand requirements (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 2025-09-25); applies from 2025-09-25.",
        "scope": "Organic Food, Beverages, Confectionery & Snacks, Specialty & Gourmet Food, Pantry & Dry Goods, Frozen & Chilled Food, Dairy Products, Meat & Poultry, Seafood & Aquaculture, Food Ingredients & Raw Materials, Supplements & Wellness",
        "missing_inputs": [],
        "sources": [
          {
            "source_id": "nz-export-food-exemption-s345-2025",
            "source_label": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025",
            "source_url": "https://www.mpi.govt.nz/export/food/exempting-food-exports-from-new-zealand-requirements",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-17",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2025-09-25, applies from 2025-09-25"
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        ],
        "regime": {
          "entry_id": "nz-export-food-exemption-s345-2025",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "declaration",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": null,
          "act": {
            "number": "Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025",
            "title": "Exempting food exports from New Zealand requirements",
            "date": "2025-09-25",
            "authority": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)",
            "official_url": "https://www.mpi.govt.nz/export/food/exempting-food-exports-from-new-zealand-requirements"
          },
          "valid_from": "2025-09-25",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only exports that rely on an exemption from New Zealand composition or labelling requirements",
          "category_ids": [
            "food-organic",
            "food-beverage",
            "food-confectionery",
            "food-specialty",
            "food-pantry",
            "food-frozen-chilled",
            "food-dairy",
            "food-meat",
            "food-seafood",
            "food-ingredients",
            "beauty-supplements"
          ],
          "change_date": "2025-09-25",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": null
        }
      },
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        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2025-06-20: Smartphones, feature phones, cordless phones and slate tablets placed on the EU market must meet ecodesign requirements from 20 June 2025; smartphones and tablets also need the energy label.",
        "explanation": "In force. (EU) 2023/1670, Ecodesign requirements for smartphones and slate tablets (energy labelling date from the Commission product page) (European Commission, 2023-06-16); applies from 2025-06-20.",
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        "missing_inputs": [],
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          {
            "source_id": "eu-smartphones-ecodesign-2023-1670",
            "source_label": "European Commission, (EU) 2023/1670",
            "source_url": "https://energy-efficient-products.ec.europa.eu/product-list/smartphones-and-tablets_en",
            "observed_at": "2026-09-16",
            "source_as_of": "Act of 2023-06-16, applies from 2025-06-20"
          }
        ],
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          "entry_id": "eu-smartphones-ecodesign-2023-1670",
          "layer": "product",
          "kind": "labelling",
          "actor": "supplier",
          "legal_state": "in_force",
          "document": "EU energy label with EPREL registration",
          "act": {
            "number": "(EU) 2023/1670",
            "title": "Ecodesign requirements for smartphones and slate tablets (energy labelling date from the Commission product page)",
            "date": "2023-06-16",
            "authority": "European Commission",
            "official_url": "https://energy-efficient-products.ec.europa.eu/product-list/smartphones-and-tablets_en"
          },
          "valid_from": "2025-06-20",
          "valid_to": null,
          "condition": "Only smartphones, feature phones, cordless phones and slate tablets",
          "category_ids": [
            "tech-electronics",
            "tech-mobile-accessories"
          ],
          "change_date": "2025-06-20",
          "ahead": false,
          "machine_source": {
            "label": "EPREL public API (API key required)",
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      "verified_entries": 15,
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    }
  }
}