European Parliament

REACH Commission delays chemicals regulation revision / Industry sees itself overburdened / EU member states and NGOs disappointed / Green deal in danger?	28.10.2022
PLASTICS WASTE Trade bodies urge EU regulators to strengthen proposed waste rules / EuRIC seeks mandatory targets for recycled content	24.10.2022
ENERGY MARKETS European Parliament passes EU reform package / Response to war-related energy crunch / Chemical producers slam new export rules / Debates on ETS scheme	27.06.2022
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Study for European Commission explores scenarios for PVC phase-out	02.05.2022
PLASTICS WASTE EU proposes tighter shipment rules / Recyclate trade could become easier within trading bloc	13.12.2021
YEAR IN REVIEW 2021 An eventful year in a nutshell / Plastics industry faces turning point in 2022	10.12.2021
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS EuPC: Packaging producers voice concern over fragmentation of European SUP laws / Lack of clarity on provisions	10.11.2021
CIRCULAR ECONOMY MEPs adopt report on action plan / Call for binding 2030 targets for recyclate use and consumption footprint / Response from NGOs and FEAD mostly positive	09.02.2021
EU PLASTICS TAX Parliament green-lights planned levy / Next step is ratification at national level	12.10.2020
PLASTICS TAX EU parliament rejects council's coronavirus recovery package / Tax on non-recyclable plastic packaging a target / EuPC warns levy will not improve recycling	28.07.2020
PLASTICS TAX EU summit agrees budget and coronavirus recovery fund / Plastics industry criticises levy on non-recyclable packaging	22.07.2020
PLASTICS AND HEALTH European Parliament committee outlines proposals for sustainability / Inspectors to check products for hazardous substances under REACH / Goals for “Green Deal”	10.07.2020
MICROPLASTICS ECHA proposals on microplastics ban receive committee support / Inclusion of materials in synthetic turf	18.06.2020
NORTH AMERICA New trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the US enters into force in July / EU concludes trade deal with Mexico	15.05.2020
LOGISTICS EU adopts measures to aid transport sector / Waiting times at borders improved / Recommendations underway to restore connectivity after Covid-19	06.05.2020
MEDICAL DEVICES Deferment of MDR adopted by European Parliament / Smooth functioning of EU market is vital during Covid-19 outbreak	23.04.2020
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Formation of European alliance for a "Green Recovery" after Covid-19 crisis	20.04.2020
MEDICAL DEVICES EU commission postpones MDR application / Shortages in getting devices certified "not an option right now" with Covid-19	06.04.2020
MEDICAL PLASTICS EU commission may postpone implementing medical device regulation / Free access to European standards for medical supplies to boost production	30.03.2020
EU TRADE Vietnam trade agreement set to enter force this year / EU survey highlights need for more guidance for SMEs	18.03.2020
WASTE FREE OCEANS Partner companies launch products made from ocean plastics / MEP Søren Gade named WFO champion	27.02.2020
PVC RECYCLING EU plenary also turns thumbs down on amended lead rules / VinylPlus and EuPC warns	14.02.2020
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Global tourism initiative to tackle plastics waste / Organisations must commit to several targets by 2025 / UNEP and EMF collaboration	07.02.2020
PVC RECYCLING Heated debate over EU lead restriction proposals / European Parliament to vote in February	30.01.2020
CIRCULAR ECONOMY EU parliament approves "Green Deal" / MEPs find goals too timid	27.01.2020