Apply the origin cap, the evidence duty and the 10% charge to supply originating with parties to the GPA and the Union's other relevant international agreements.
Contracting authorities, and tenderers supplying from GPA signatory sources must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 25(8), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, per tender. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
a contract covered by the GPA or another relevant international agreement
Apply the origin cap, the evidence duty and the 10% charge to supply originating with parties to the GPA and the Union's other relevant international agreements.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
For contracts covered by the Union’s Appendix I to the GPA as well as by other relevant international agreements by which the Union is bound, contracting authorities and contracting entities shall not apply the requirements of points (a) to (d) of the second subparagraph of paragraph 7, where the specific net-zero technology or its main specific components originates from sources of supply that are signatories to those agreements.
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