The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on the documentation to be required from importers to demonstrate the country where steel was originally melted and poured (“melt and pour”), under the new EU Steel Regulation. The measure, a key element of the traceability regime, aims to strengthen transparency in steel trade and address the effects of global overcapacity on the European steel market. The consultation, open from 4 June to 2 July 2026, is addressed to producers, users, traders, importers, industry associations and other stakeholders, with the aim of identifying practical and reliable documentary evidence. The relevant Implementing Act is expected to be adopted by 31 August 2026 and to enter into force on 1 October 2026. The EU Steel Regulation will apply from 1 July 2026.
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