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EU CBAM kicks in as concerns emerge over verification timeline

Published 14:14 on January 7, 2026 / Last updated at 06:55 on April 10, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially kicked in January after a two-year pilot phase, but concerns have emerged over whether suppliers of affected goods will be able to get their emissions verified in time for the first reporting deadline.
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially kicked in January after a two-year pilot phase, but concerns have emerged over whether suppliers of affected goods will be able to get their emissions verified in time for the first reporting deadline.


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