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6 Nov 2026
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Commission
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Enforcement
OLAF supports cross-border operation targeting hazardous waste trafficking
In a release dated 26 May, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) reported supporting an Italian-led investigation into a network operating across six countries. The operation uncovered hazardous pyro-gasification ashes marketed under misleading classifications and used in barbecue briquettes, soil improvers and construction additives. OLAF mapped cross-border flows and helped national authorities exchange intelligence.
Importance
Noteworthy
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Regulatory
Why it matters
The investigation uncovered cross-border circumvention of waste rules involving hazardous substances in consumer, agricultural and construction products.
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CommissionOLAF
Audience
Compliance teamsNational authoritiesHealth and safety teams
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EnvironmentHealthItalyAustriaGermanyCroatiaSerbiaSwitzerland
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Water and waste
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