The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) is actively engaged on a number of topics supporting the European Commission’s Green Deal ambitions.
The AmCham EU Environment Committee has examined the treatment of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from different perspectives. This paper specifically addresses ‘essential use’ criteria in the context of socio-economic impact analysis when unacceptable risk is demonstrated.
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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