This paper discusess the European Commission’s “One substance – One assessment” principle and stresses the need for greater coherence between analysis, classification and risk management in different pieces of EU chemicals legislation.
The process of REACH authorization is used to analyse how RoHS can be improved.
The upcoming Circular Economy Act represents a crucial opportunity to address longstanding business challenges through simplification and the strengthening of the Single Market. Its success depends on revising the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, re-opening some provisions of the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) and the Single Market Transparency Directive, promptly adopting secondary legislation under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and implementing financial flanking measures where necessary.
Europe’s environmental rules have become increasingly complex, creating contradictory and duplicative requirements that undermine the EU’s competitiveness globally. With the Environmental Omnibus, the EU has an opportunity to streamline its most complex rules. Tackling overlaps, inconsistencies and excessive reporting obligations would improve legal clarity, enhance predictability and strengthen the business case for investment and the clean transition. From permitting to product sustainability, waste, chemicals and beyond, learn why clearer rules will drive Europe’s competitiveness and accelerate the green transition.
The Commission’s chemicals action plan and omnibus proposal send important signals for the future of Europe’s chemical industry. Progress on the CLP Regulation in particular is a step towards greater regulatory clarity and competitiveness.
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Connecting business and policymakers to strengthen the voice of American companies in Europe.