From 1 October 2026, the official notice applies the environmental performance card requirement to paints and varnishes covered by Annex 1 of the relevant technical regulation. Applications are made through Maneh.
Check the annex against your product range rather than treating every coating as automatically covered.
Who is affected
Businesses importing or manufacturing paints and varnishes within the stated scope.
Practical actions
- Identify affected products and assign an owner for the Maneh application.
- Review application status alongside planned shipment dates with your compliance team.
Official sources
Confirm applicability to your product and shipment against the official source.
Prepare your customs enquiry.
Share the product description, origin and expected arrival to identify the next step.
Discuss clearance requirements