Require suppliers to submit a self-declaration or equivalent document demonstrating compliance with the Union-origin/low-carbon procurement requirements.

Suppliers of steel, concrete/mortar, aluminium and EV products under EU public contracts must comply, and this is not law yet.

Why it matters

This is a Commission proposal: it is not law yet, and it can change before it is.

It is Art. 11(4), in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
The act gives its timing as: From 1 January 2029 / [6 months after entry into force]. as of 2026-08-17
It names 4 industries by name: Steel, Cement, Aluminium and Automotive. as of 2026-08-17
Compliance is checked by self-declaration, per tender. as of 2026-08-17

Addressee Suppliers of steel, concrete/mortar, aluminium and EV products under EU public contractsAct COM(2026) 100 final, 2026/0068 (COD)Article Art. 11(4)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

Bidding into procurement covered by Art. 11

Obligation

Require suppliers to submit a self-declaration or equivalent document demonstrating compliance with the Union-origin/low-carbon procurement requirements.

Who is affected

Addressee

Suppliers of steel, concrete/mortar, aluminium and EV products under EU public contracts

Class

Businesses

Sectors

Names Steel, Cement and concrete, Aluminium and metals, Automotive

Applies

From 1 January 2029 / [6 months after entry into force]

Burden drivers

D1 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

4. Contracting authorities and contracting entities shall require economic operators supplying products or services to submit a self-declaration, or an equivalent document, demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in this Article.

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