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Aluminium
Aluminium is a priority intermediate product under the ESPR Working Plan, closely aligned with CBAM. The delegated act will focus on recycled content, embodied carbon and traceability to the smelter.
DréachtI bhfeidhm ón Expected 2028ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) — delegated act in scoping
Príomhdhátaí
1 October 2023
CBAM transitional phase begins for aluminium imports.
18 July 2024
ESPR enters into force.
1 January 2026
CBAM definitive regime begins.
Expected 2027
Public consultation on the aluminium delegated act.
Expected 2028
Delegated act adopted; DPP obligations phase in.
Pointí sonraí riachtanacha
- Unique product identifier
- Alloy grade and specification
- Recycled content (post-consumer and pre-consumer)
- Embodied carbon per tonne
- Primary vs secondary production route
- Smelter origin and electricity mix
- Substances of concern
- Conformity documentation
Iompróirí sonraí inghlactha
QR code on product or packagingMill certificate resolverGS1 Digital Link or sector-specific APIs
Tairseacha agus díolúintí
- Close alignment with CBAM reporting — same embodied-emissions data reused.
- Packaging-grade aluminium may be covered by the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation instead.
Ceisteanna oscailte
- Interaction with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certification.
- Scope of cast vs wrought products.
- Flow-through into downstream DPPs (vehicles, construction, packaging).