European Commission

PVC Relabelling and misdeclaration: Is Turkey evading EU punitive tariffs on PVC imports from US and Egypt?	10.10.2024
AUTOMOTIVE EU endorses import tariffs on e-cars from China / France, Italy, Poland in favour as Germany votes against / Discussions continue	10.10.2024
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Reuse takeaway systems cut emissions substantially – report / NGOs call on authorities to factor in external costs of single-use / Some reuse options already cheaper	09.10.2024
FRANCE Government reverses decision on polystyrene packaging ban / Move welcomed in packaging sector	07.10.2024
EUROPEAN COMMISSION New commissioners named for five-year mandate / Anticipation over merging of green and industrial deals	03.10.2024
PACKAGING RECYCLING EUROPE Revenue from non-recycled plastic packaging falls short / Court of Auditors warns against fraud	02.10.2024
EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY EU registrations fall sharply in August / BEV sales plunge / EU delays vote on tariffs for Chinese imports – report	20.09.2024
EUROPEAN CAR MARKET Brussels says deadline for China EV price deal has passed / Member states to vote on tariffs next week / BEV market share in EU could jump to nearly 25% next year – study	19.09.2024
EU POLICY Chemicals and plastics producers hail Draghi report / EU should increase investments by EUR 800 bn “to fund radical and rapid reform”	16.09.2024
AUTOMOTIVE European Commission redefines anti-dumping tariffs for vehicles manufactured in China / Exception: Tesla	21.08.2024
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY UK generates more plastics waste than other European countries / UK-Saudi researchers explore AI to cut waste volumes	21.08.2024
FOOD PACKAGING UK bodies issue reminder not to use products made from mix of plastics and plant-based materials	20.08.2024
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Europe's trade balance heads towards deficit for first time ever / Battery investment flows to US / China's domestic, international EV car sales soar	13.08.2024
EU POLICY Commission cracks down on member states for non-compliance / Environment directives implemented too late or not at all	07.08.2024
CHEMICAL RECYCLING Pyrolysis oil as potential alternative to naphtha in crackers / Numerous plants ready to get started / Possible approach above all for Europe, Asia / Change could further impair cost base	05.08.2024
LOGISTICS Container throughput at European ports declines / EU Commission launches Ship Financing Portal / Freight rates continue to fall	02.08.2024
EU POLICY New EU chief outlines goals for next legislative period / Appointment of commissioners still to come / Clean Industrial Deal for ‘stronger and more prosperous Europe'	30.07.2024
EU ECODESIGN New regulation replaces old directive / Not only “energy-consuming” products affected	29.07.2024
JUSHI China's largest glass fibre producer expects drastic collapse in earnings	24.07.2024
EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY EU registrations grow over 4% in June, H1 / EV market share hits 50% / Brussels mulls lower tariffs for electric BMWs, VWs made in China – report	19.07.2024
RECYCLING USA Collection, recycling rates for PET bottle polymer lag Europe / MIT study touts benefits of deposit and return schemes	17.07.2024
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend July 2024: Rollover for polyolefins, significant reductions for styrenics / Prices move in line with feedstocks	10.07.2024
VYNOVA Launch of R&D programme for solvent-based PVC recycling / First plant planned for 2030	05.07.2024
AUTOMOTIVE EU imposes provisional anti-dumping tariffs on electric cars from China	04.07.2024
REACH ECHA adds new substances to SVHC list / PFAS review on the agenda for September	03.07.2024