New Packaging Rules and Craft Businesses

58.5% of respondents to ECA’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Impact Survey are stopping, pausing or restricting EU cross-border sales. The ECA is calling for five targeted changes to keep craft micro-enterprises participating in the Single Market, including relief from mandatory Authorised Representatives and a simplified, interoperable route for very low-volume cross-border sales.

Save the Date: Crafted Origins

 6—8 November 2026 | OFICI Traditional Craft Fair, Cardona, Spain & Online

The exhibition brings together, for the first time ever, works recognised, or currently under examination, within the European Union’s new Geographical Indications framework for craft and industrial products.

LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027

Call for Entries

The LOEWE Foundation has opened submissions for the tenth edition of its annual prize that celebrates outstanding work in contemporary craft, highlighting originality, technical skill, and a strong artistic vision.The deadline for applications is 15 October 2026.

Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light Returns to Venice

The highly anticipated international biennial celebration of contemporary craftsmanship, Homo Faber 2026, returns to Venice from 1 to 30 September 2026.

Our Partnership Packages & Services

We offer a range of partnership opportunities designed to help organisations and businesses engage with Europe’s dynamic craft sector.