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BIR urges EU to reconsider recycled metal export restrictions amid trade concerns
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has called on the European Commission to extend the consultation period on proposed restrictions of recycled metal exports to non-OECD countries by four weeks, warning these restrictions could disrupt existing recycling supply chains and distort trade flows.
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You need to prepare for tougher EU rules on recycled metal exports that could unsettle your supply chain and trade routes. Reach out now to lobby or pivot your sourcing before these restrictions take hold.
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