{
  "id": 8238085,
  "title": "EU to ban metal scrap exports to India, Egypt on environmental grounds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/eu-to-ban-metal-scrap-exports-to-india-egypt-on-environmental-grounds",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:42:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-to-ban-metal-scrap-exports-to-india-egypt-on-environmental-grounds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Union has announced plans to prohibit metal waste exports to India and Egypt due to concerns over environmental management. Both countries were found lacking in their ability to implement proper pollution controls when handling such waste, according to an assessment by the European Commission. This decision is a part of the Waste Shipment Regulation, which restricts the export of certain types of trash to third countries to prevent pollution. The EU had exported nearly 19 million tonnes of scrap metal in 2025, making up over half of its total recyclable raw materials exports. India and Egypt were the primary buyers, importing over 1.3 million and 850,000 tonnes respectively. The ban is set to take effect in May next year, barring the countries from receiving non-hazardous waste unless granted specific exemptions. Despite this, Egypt and India will still be able to export other types of scrap materials, such as paper, wood, rubber, and textile waste. The European Commission plans to consult on any exemptions for these countries until October 16, with the final list to be adopted in November.",
  "summary": "The two countries are the second and third biggest importers of EU scrap metal.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}