Global E-commerce Regulation Radar

Track official e-commerce regulation updates, product safety rules, customs, VAT and compliance dates across the United States, UK, EU and Gulf markets.

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OmanPublishedE-commerce complianceConsumer rightsDigital product requirements

Oman · National E-Commerce Plan update

Oman Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

The ministry reports progress on Oman’s e-commerce plan and points to Ministerial Decision 499/2023 as the framework governing e-commerce activities.

Published · Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Businesses that operate or plan to launch online stores in Oman.
Advice or next step
Review the e-commerce activity licence and applicable consumer obligations with the ministry before trading.
Reference
national-ecommerce-plan-2026
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European UnionIn forceEnvironmental complianceImport and export

EU deforestation rules · Main application date

European Union · EUR-Lex · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

The amendment delays the main application of the deforestation due diligence rules and changes reporting responsibilities.

Published · Application milestone · Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Large and medium operators and traders handling covered products, plus some smaller operators already covered by the EU Timber Regulation.
Advice or next step
Check Annex I product codes, your role in the supply chain and any transitional timber provisions.
Document type
Regulation (EU) 2025/2650
Reference
2025-2650-main
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European UnionIn forceEnvironmental complianceImport and export

EU deforestation rules · Small operator transition

European Union · EUR-Lex · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

Eligible micro and small operators have a later date. Some products already covered by EU timber rules follow a different schedule.

Published · Application milestone · Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Qualifying micro and small operators handling listed commodities and derived products.
Advice or next step
Check Annex I product codes, your role in the supply chain and any transitional timber provisions.
Document type
Regulation (EU) 2025/2650
Reference
2025-2650-small
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European UnionIn forcePackaging and EPREnvironmental complianceProduct labeling

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

European Union · EUR-Lex · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

The regulation generally applies from 12 August 2026. Individual requirements for packaging design, reuse and labeling apply on different schedules.

Published · Effective date · Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Businesses that make, import or distribute packaging or packaged goods in the EU.
Advice or next step
Check the article that covers your packaging and any relevant implementing acts for the applicable date.
Document type
Regulation (EU) 2025/40
Reference
2025-40
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European UnionIn forceDigital product requirementsProduct labelingEnvironmental compliance

EU battery passport · Article 77

European Union · EUR-Lex · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

Covered batteries placed on the market or put into service must have an electronic battery passport from the application date.

Published · Application milestone · Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Businesses placing electric vehicle batteries, light means of transport batteries or industrial batteries above 2 kWh on the EU market.
Advice or next step
Identify covered models and check which passport fields and access requirements apply under Article 77 and Annex XIII.
Document type
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
Reference
2023-1542-77
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GermanyAdvice or next stepPackaging and EPRE-commerce complianceMarketplace responsibilities

Germany · Packaging registration in LUCID

ZSVR · LUCID · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

The Central Agency Packaging Register explains producer registration and the LUCID number used for packaging compliance.

Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Businesses that first place packaged goods on the German market, including eligible cross-border sellers.
Advice or next step
Identify the party responsible for registration and check whether each packaging type also requires system participation.
Reference
lucid-registration
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FranceIn forcePackaging and EPRMarketplace responsibilitiesEnvironmental compliance

France · Marketplace extended producer responsibility

Légifrance · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

Online marketplaces may be responsible for waste obligations for covered third-party goods unless they hold evidence that the seller has fulfilled those obligations.

Effective date · Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Platforms facilitating sales or deliveries of covered goods and the third-party sellers using them.
Advice or next step
Check the relevant EPR stream and review which seller registration identifiers and evidence the platform needs.
Document type
Code de l’environnement · L541-10-9
Reference
L541-10-9
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Saudi ArabiaAdvice or next stepVAT and sales taxDigital product requirementsE-commerce compliance

Saudi Arabia · FATOORA e-invoicing

ZATCA · AI-assisted summary of an official publication

ZATCA publishes e-invoicing requirements and announces integration waves separately.

Editorial review · Nov 6, 2026
Notice details
Who or what is affected
Businesses within the scope of the Saudi e-invoicing rules.
Advice or next step
Check ZATCA's current wave notices and use the authority's documentation to assess your invoicing system.
Reference
fatoora
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