Extending CBAM to processed products from 2026
From January 1, 2026, the Commission proposes to expand CBAM beyond base materials such as steel, aluminum, cement and electricity to cover steel and electricity. aluminum-intensive processing products.
About 180 processing products will be included in the scope of CBAM's activities, including machinery, appliances and specialized industrial equipment. Approximately 94 percent of these products are industrial supply chain products with very high steel or aluminum content, with an average of about 79 percent, such as base metal fasteners, cylinders, industrial radiators, and foundry equipment. The remaining six percent are household goods. The Commission argued that this expansion is necessary to prevent emissions from moving up the value chain or moving outside the EU.
Strengthening anti-circumvention measures
Based on the lessons of the transition phase and the priorities outlined in the Steel and Metals Production Action Plan, the Commission proposes tougher safeguards against bypassing the bypass.
The key change is the inclusion of aluminum before consumption. and steel scrap in CBAM calculations in order to support the use of recycled materials, while ensuring consistent carbon prices between EU-produced and imported goods. Additional measures include stricter reporting and tracking requirements, increased monitoring of reported emissions, and stronger Commission powers to intervene in cases of suspected abuse. If the actual emission data is considered unreliable, the Commission will be able to request additional evidence or apply default values at the country level in specific cases.
International aspect and trade facilitation
The proposals also respond to concerns raised
