The European Commission is revising the TPD framework, with proposals including standardised packaging, stricter flavour restrictions, and new reporting obligations. While the UK is no longer bound by EU law post-Brexit, many EU manufacturers align their product portfolios to meet both UK and EU standards, so changes in Brussels can ripple through UK supply chains.
UK retailers should watch the upcoming consultation on flavour bans, packaging harmonisation, and traceability systems. If the EU standardises on plain packaging, brands supplying the UK market may follow suit.
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