This Week in Manufacturing — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Definitive anti-dumping duty on Chinese pea protein; new voluntary sustainability reporting standards; further simplification of corporate sustainability reporting; Council sanctions updates; approval of new feed additives.
September 21, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Definitive anti-dumping duty on Chinese pea protein; new voluntary sustainability reporting standards; further simplification of corporate sustainability reporting; Council sanctions updates; approval of new feed additives.
📋 In This Week's Newsletter
• 📅 This Week's Calendar in Brussels
• 🇪🇺 European Commission
• ⚖️ EU Legislation
• 🤝 EU Council
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week
This Week's Calendar in Brussels
- Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE): On September 28, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) is scheduled to meet. Agenda includes: Chair’s announcements; Date of next meetings; Establishing a framework of measures for the acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors and amending Regulations (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735 and (EU) 2024/3110.
- Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE): On September 28, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) is scheduled to meet. Agenda includes: * * *; Chair’s announcements; Coordinators’ meeting.
European Commission
Commission imposes definitive anti-dumping duty on Chinese pea protein imports
On 24 September 2026, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2101, imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of high-protein pea protein originating in the People’s Republic of China. The measure follows a detailed investigation under Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, responding to a complaint by the Ad Hoc Coalition of Union Pea Protein Producers. The investigation found significant dumping margins, with duties set at 40.5% for Sanjia Group and 67.1% for Shuangta Group, among others. The Commission’s review addressed claims from interested parties and confirmed that the dumped imports caused material injury to Union producers. The Regulation enters into force the day after publication in the Official Journal.
EU Legislation (Official Journal)
Commission streamlines corporate sustainability reporting standards
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1563, adopted on 3 July 2026, amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 by simplifying certain sustainability reporting standards. The regulation reduces the number of datapoints, prioritises quantitative over narrative information, and clarifies materiality assessment procedures for undertakings subject to Directive 2013/34/EU. The measure, applying to financial years from 2027, aims to lower compliance costs and improve interoperability with global reporting frameworks.
Voluntary sustainability reporting standard for undertakings below value chain threshold
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1560 of 3 July 2026 establishes a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for companies protected by the value chain cap under Directive 2013/34/EU. The standard, applicable from financial years beginning 1 January 2027, limits the disclosures required from smaller value chain partners and clarifies the scope of information that may be requested by companies subject to mandatory reporting.
Definitive anti-dumping duty on certain alkyl phosphonic acids and their sodium salts from China
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2088 of 18 September 2026 imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain alkyl phosphonic acids and their sodium salts originating in the People’s Republic of China. The regulation sets duties ranging from 156.7% to 192.2% following evidence of dumping and injury to the Union industry.
EU Council
Competitiveness Council discusses Chips Act 2.0 and merger control
On 24 September 2026, the Competitiveness Council convened industry ministers to debate the Chips Act 2.0 and revision of merger control guidelines. Ministers were also briefed on current legislative proposals, including the International Agreements Act, the 28th regime, and the European Competitiveness Framework.
What We're Reading This Week
- Q&A: Europe’s automotive balancing act: European carmakers face mounting pressure to reconcile climate goals, supply chain challenges, and consumer demands amid industry transformation.
- ‘World’s largest untapped energy source’: How waste heat could help Europe end its reliance on gas: Europe explores harnessing waste heat to reduce gas dependency and advance energy sustainability amid ongoing supply challenges.
