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European Chemical Industry Council

Cefic

Cefic represents the European chemical industry by promoting sustainable, safe, innovative and resource-efficient solutions to foster prosperity, growth and investments in Europe.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Maria Elena Scoppio (Director Taxation and Customs Union) and

14 Nov 2025 · Discussions on technical issues concerning the design and implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Elena Kountoura (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Nov 2025 · Meeting with "CEFIC" representative on the underrepresentation of women in critical operational and leadership roles

Chemical industry demands mandatory biomass targets in circular economy rules

6 Nov 2025
Feedback on — EU Circular Economy Act aims to boost recycling and sustainable production models.
Their ask — The organization demands dedicated mandatory feedstock targets across all product categories for biomass-derived chemicals. They request cascading use principles prioritizing materials over energy production. They also call for harmonized end-of-waste criteria and streamlined permitting for biomass facilities.123
How it helps them — This would create market certainty and drive investment into their biomass-derived solutions sector.4
Who loses — Energy producers lose access to biomass feedstocks under cascading use prioritization rules.5
Response to: Circular Economy Act

Meeting with Valère Moutarlier (Deputy Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

5 Nov 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Christine Singer (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Oct 2025 · Bioeconomy Strategy

Meeting with Piotr Müller (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

22 Oct 2025 · Omnibus VI

Meeting with Ingeborg Ter Laak (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Oct 2025 · REACH & Chemicals omnibus

Coal Chemistry Industry Seeks Weaker PAH Exposure Limits

17 Oct 2025
Feedback on — New EU occupational exposure limits for carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in workplaces.
Their ask — The industry requests a higher transitional exposure limit of 350 ng/m³ instead of 140 ng/m³, a short-term exposure allowance at twice the binding limit, and a four-year review of feasibility. They argue the proposed timeline is too short and would impose costly technical measures.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and give them more time to adapt operations.56
Who loses — Workers lose stronger protections against carcinogenic exposure in coal processing facilities.7
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2004/37/EC as regards the addition of substances and setting limit values in its Annexes I, III and IIIa

Chemical industry urges urgent biocides data protection extension

14 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU simplification of food and feed safety regulations affecting biocidal products.
Their ask — CEFIC calls for extending data protection rules until the biocides review programme ends in 2030, covering all safety studies generated since 2018 for up to 10 years. They want the Commission to adopt a delegated act before year-end 2025 with a stop-the-clock provision.12
How it helps them — This would protect 399 million EUR in industry investments from free-riding competitors.34
Who loses — New market entrants and importers lose free access to expensive safety studies.56
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EC) 1107/2009, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Regulation (EU) 528/2012, Regulation (EC) 1831/2003, Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, Regulation 1099/2009, Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and Directive 98/58/EC, as regards simplifying and clarifying food and feed safety requirements

Chemical industry demands 50€/MWh electricity costs before electrification

8 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU consultation on removing barriers to electrifying demand away from fossil fuels.
Their ask — The European Chemical Industry Council requests that total electricity costs reach 50€/MWh before progressing on electrification. They demand lower taxes and network tariffs, priority grid connections for industrial users, and indirect cost compensation for carbon costs in electricity bills.1234
How it helps them — This would restore profitability and enable capital mobilization for decarbonization investments.56
Who loses — Other electricity consumers would bear higher network costs as industrial users gain priority access and subsidies.7
Response to: EU Electrification Action Plan – towards a clean, competitive and integrated energy system

Meeting with Pauline Weinzierl (Head of Unit Trade)

6 Oct 2025 · Latest developments concerning EU chemical industry

Meeting with Rosalinde Van Der Vlies (Director Energy)

2 Oct 2025 · Competitiveness of European Chemical sector

Meeting with Andreas Glück (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Oct 2025 · Environment Policy / REACH

Chemical Industry Council Urges Voluntary Approach to Nature Credits

30 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU roadmap for developing voluntary nature credits to reward nature-positive actions.
Their ask — The organization requests that nature credits remain voluntary rather than mandatory, with clear guidelines that support existing company biodiversity work. They emphasize developing the approach in a pragmatic, practical, science-based way without creating additional requirements. The industry wants recognition of existing initiatives and better integration with current reporting frameworks.123
How it helps them — This would avoid new compliance burdens while allowing them flexibility in biodiversity efforts.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger mandatory biodiversity protections and standardized accountability measures.6
Response to: COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Roadmap towards Nature Credits

Meeting with Ana Maria Blass Rico (Acting Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

30 Sept 2025 · Polymer registration under REACH Regulation

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

29 Sept 2025 · Discussion on chemicals industry

Meeting with Sarah Nelen (Acting Director Environment) and

26 Sept 2025 · INC 5.2 follow-up

Chemical industry urges delay on CBAM expansion to complex value chains

25 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation on carbon border adjustment mechanism certification and carbon price conversion.
Their ask — The organization requests maintaining high free allowances and indirect carbon cost compensation until CBAM proves reliable. They demand a methodology covering the entire chemical value chain of 45,000 chemicals, warning that limiting coverage would unfairly disadvantage installations with downstream applications.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their competitive position and avoid carbon leakage protection gaps.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger carbon pricing as free allowances remain high indefinitely.6
Response to: Commission Implementing Regulation on the certification of carbon price paid in a third country and the conversion of that carbon price paid into a corresponding number of CBAM certificates pursuant to Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) 2023/956

Chemical industry urges maintaining free allowances until CBAM proves effective

25 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Adjustment of CBAM certificate obligations to reflect EU ETS free allocation.
Their ask — Cefic requests maintaining high free allowances and indirect carbon cost compensation until CBAM proves reliable. They want methodologies covering the full 45,000-chemical value chain to prevent unfair disadvantages for downstream installations.123
How it helps them — This would protect them from competitive disadvantage against non-EU producers without carbon pricing.456
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster emission reductions from eliminating free pollution permits.
Response to: Commission Implementing Regulation on the adjustment of the obligation to surrender CBAM certificates on the free allocation of allowances under the EU ETS pursuant to Article 31(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/956

Chemical industry urges delay on CBAM expansion to complex value chains

25 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU methodology for calculating embedded emissions under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Their ask — The organization requests maintaining high levels of free allowances and indirect carbon cost compensation until CBAM proves effective. They demand comprehensive methodology covering the entire chemical value chain of 45,000 chemicals, robust verification mechanisms for third-country carbon pricing, and protection against circumvention.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their competitive position by avoiding carbon costs that competitors outside Europe don't face.45
Who loses — Climate action loses as delaying CBAM expansion reduces carbon pricing pressure on polluting imports.
Response to: Commission Implementing Regulation on calculations of embedded emissions pursuant to Article 7(7) f Regulation (EU) 2023/956

Meeting with Heiko Kunst (Head of Unit Climate Action) and Plastics Europe

25 Sept 2025 · Product benchmark update – VCM and PVC

Chemical Industry Seeks Tighter Fertiliser Inhibitor Standards and Testing

19 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Evaluation of EU regulation on fertilising products after 2022 implementation.
Their ask — The organization requests stricter minimum and maximum concentrations for inhibiting compounds based on field testing rather than just laboratory conditions. They want lead registrants to create binding performance data for all formulations using the same inhibiting compound. They also seek mandatory labelling of inhibitor concentrations for all fertiliser types.123
How it helps them — This would create barriers for competitors using weaker formulations and standardize their products' performance requirements.45
Who loses — Smaller manufacturers face higher testing costs and potential market exclusion from stricter concentration requirements.6
Response to: Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council: Evaluation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on EU fertilising products

Meeting with Vicente Hurtado Roa (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union) and

19 Sept 2025 · Discussions on technical issues concerning the design and implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Chemical industry demands market support before accepting 2040 climate target

15 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Proposed EU climate target for 2040 to advance climate neutrality by 2050.
Their ask — The industry requests tangible measures to create market demand for low-carbon products, ensure cost-competitive energy, and deliver infrastructure before committing to the 2040 target. They want a 'safety net' allowing regulatory adjustments if enabling conditions aren't met. They also seek flexibility to use international carbon credits for ETS compliance.123
How it helps them — This would reduce investment risks and allow more time to adapt production processes.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger emissions cuts as the industry seeks slower reduction timelines.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality

Meeting with Stefano Soro (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and Plastics Europe

15 Sept 2025 · Chemical recycling and the upcoming methodology on mass balance accounting of the chemical recycled content

Chemical industry warns climate policies threaten EU competitiveness

11 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy for global climate and energy transition through 2029.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests the EU create market demand for low-carbon products, ensure cost-competitive energy access, accelerate infrastructure deployment, and strengthen carbon leakage protections. They emphasize that current regulations fail to create viable business cases for investments while the industry faces unprecedented closures.123
How it helps them — This would create business cases for their low-carbon investments and reduce closure risks.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stricter emissions controls as industry seeks slower timelines.6
Response to: Communication from the Commission – “A world in transition: Recharging European climate and energy diplomacy”

Chemical industry urges flexible CO2 transport rules and market development

11 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU legislative initiative on competitive CO2 markets and transport infrastructure development.
Their ask — The industry requests a phased approach to CO2 transport regulation with initial flexibility before introducing prescriptive market rules. They want coordination of cross-border infrastructure, recognition of carbon capture utilization benefits, and multiple transport modes including pipelines, barges, vehicles and rail.1234
How it helps them — This would allow them to recover infrastructure investment costs during market development.56
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger immediate carbon transport standards and market oversight rules.7
Response to: Legislative initiative enabling the development of competitive CO2 markets and CO2 transportation infrastructure.

Meeting with Heiko Kunst (Head of Unit Climate Action)

11 Sept 2025 · Product benchmark update – ethylene

Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

11 Sept 2025 · To discuss data around REACH revision (polymer registration)

Meeting with Klaus Berend (Director Health and Food Safety) and

11 Sept 2025 · Data protection under Article 95 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products (BPR)

Chemical industry urges flexibility in corporate fleet electrification rules

8 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU proposal requiring corporate fleets to adopt zero-emission vehicles to reduce transport emissions.
Their ask — The organization requests that market conditions and business viability be established before mandating zero-emission vehicle shares. They emphasize that shippers select logistics providers based on supply chain performance, not vehicle technology. They call for infrastructure development, financial incentives, technology neutrality, and coordination with existing regulations.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to preserve transport cost competitiveness during fleet transitions.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose faster emissions reductions from delayed vehicle electrification mandates.
Response to: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on clean corporate vehicles

Chemical industry urges swift expansion of ETS compensation scheme

4 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU rules on compensating industries for higher electricity costs from carbon pricing.
Their ask — The organization requests urgent revision of outdated eligibility criteria to include chemical subsectors excluded in 2020. They argue carbon prices have surged far beyond assumptions used then, dramatically increasing their carbon leakage risk. They want compensation extended to sectors like organic chemicals and polymers that already qualify quantitatively.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce their electricity costs and prevent production relocating to third countries.567
Who loses — No specific groups identified as harmed by the proposal in the feedback.
Response to: Communication from the Commission amending the Guidelines on certain State aid measures in the context of the system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading post-2021 (2020/C 317/04)

Meeting with Olivér Várhelyi (Commissioner) and

3 Sept 2025 · Strengthening EU capacity in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

3 Sept 2025 · 20 years AdBlue

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Sept 2025 · General exchange

Meeting with Veronica Manfredi (Director Environment)

2 Sept 2025 · Cefic’s priorities related to chemical policies

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Sept 2025 · Action Plan for the chemical industry

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Aug 2025 · Reach

Meeting with Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

28 Aug 2025 · REACH and chemical policy at large

Chemical industry urges no backdoor CBAM expansion

25 Aug 2025
Feedback on — Proposal to extend carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream products.
Their ask — Cefic requests the Commission to avoid including chemical NACE codes through the consultation's backdoor mechanism. They oppose automatic CBAM scope extension to chemicals, arguing the approach one size fits all cannot be applied to their complex sector with diverse feedstocks and production processes.123
How it helps them — This would protect their existing EU emissions trading scheme allowances and avoid new compliance burdens.45
Who loses — Climate policy loses coverage of emissions from complex chemical value chains and polymers.6
Response to: Commission proposal for Regulation (EU) No …/… of … amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards scope extension to downstream products and anti-circumvention

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) …/… laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the calculation, verification and reporting of data on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles and repealing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2683

19 Aug 2025

Chemical industry urges grid prioritization for industrial electrification projects

1 Aug 2025
Feedback on — EU regulations on upgrading and expanding European electricity grid infrastructure.
Their ask — The organization requests faster grid connections for industrial users, with priority based on GHG abatement potential. They want network tariffs that reflect baseload users' system benefits and public financing to reduce costs for industries exposed to international competition.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their energy costs and speed up electrification investments.45
Who loses — Smaller energy users and renewables projects lose priority in grid connection queues.6
Response to: European Grid Package

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... listing the products, components and waste streams considered as having a relevant critical raw materials recovery potential under Regulation (EU) 2024/1252

25 Jul 2025

Meeting with Heléne Fritzon (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jul 2025 · REACH

Meeting with Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea (Director Environment) and

15 Jul 2025 · Draft Implementing Decision on recycled content (including mass balance accounting) under the Single-Use Plastics Directive

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

11 Jul 2025 · Implementation dialogue on customs legislation - Rules of origin

Chemical Industry Demands Bio-Based Sector Access to Innovation Fund

8 Jul 2025
Feedback on — Evaluation of EU Innovation Fund operations supporting low-carbon technology deployment.
Their ask — The organization requests expanded Innovation Fund eligibility for biomass-derived chemicals, alignment of funding criteria with EU Taxonomy rules, and simplified application processes. They want support for higher Technology Readiness Level projects and dedicated funding streams for bio-based innovations.123
How it helps them — This would enable member companies to access billions in EU funding currently unavailable to them.45
Who loses — Fossil-based chemical producers lose competitive advantage if bio-based alternatives receive expanded funding support.6
Response to: First evaluation on the operation of the Innovation Fund - 2025

Chemical industry urges ETS reform to prevent carbon leakage

7 Jul 2025
Feedback on — Review of EU Emissions Trading System cap decline timeline and carbon leakage protections.
Their ask — The organization requests extending the ETS cap timeline beyond 2039, maintaining free allowances and indirect cost compensation, eliminating MSR invalidation rules, and integrating carbon removals into the system. They argue the current trajectory is unfeasible given the pace of technology and infrastructure development.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and provide more time to adapt production systems.456
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster emissions reductions as cap deadline extends beyond 2039.7
Response to: Legislative proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 and Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on certain elements of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and of its Market Stability Reserve (MSR), relating to stationary installations, aviation and maritime

Response to Legislative proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act

4 Jul 2025

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

2 Jul 2025 · EU Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity

Chemical industry urges bioeconomy strategy become binding law

23 Jun 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy for circular economy using sustainable biomass instead of fossil fuels.
Their ask — The organization wants the bioeconomy strategy elevated into binding legislation with market support measures, guaranteed biomass access at competitive prices, and streamlined regulations. They seek recognition of bio-based products' carbon benefits and continued research funding.1234
How it helps them — This would help them scale up bio-based production and compete against international rivals.56
Who loses — Energy and biofuel sectors lose priority access to biomass feedstocks under cascading use rules.7
Response to: Communication on a new EU Bioeconomy strategy: Towards a Circular, Regenerative and Competitive Bioeconomy

Meeting with Stefan Fuehring (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

19 Jun 2025 · Discussion on the upcoming legislation concerning chemicals sector

Meeting with Martin Lukas (Director Trade)

19 Jun 2025 · Meeting TDI- CEFIC

Meeting with Léon Delvaux (Director Trade)

18 Jun 2025 · Meeting with Cefic

Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

13 Jun 2025 · Arctic siloxane monitoring program and silicones regulation

Chemical Industry Urges Multi-Sectoral Approach to EU Biotech Act

11 Jun 2025
Feedback on — EU proposal to accelerate biotechnology and biomanufacturing from lab to market.
Their ask — The organisation requests clear definitions of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, a multi-sectoral approach covering all sectors, clear delineation between different policies, and strong patent protections. They argue biotechnology serves multiple sectors with distinct regulatory requirements and investment profiles.123456
How it helps them — This would create a single market for sustainable products and avoid offshoring.7
Who loses — No clear harm to specific groups is identified in the feedback.
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council to foster biotechnology in Europe

Meeting with Lucia Granelli (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union)

11 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming CUS codes regulatory obligations in 2027

Meeting with Dārta Tentere (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič) and Syensqo

10 Jun 2025 · Chemicals industry in the current geopolitical landscape

Meeting with Stefan Leiner (Head of Unit Environment) and

5 Jun 2025 · Exchange of view about the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

Meeting with Marie-Hélène Pradines (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

5 Jun 2025 · Small midcaps recommendation

Chemical industry warns against using EU Taxonomy for investment categorization

30 May 2025
Feedback on — EU sustainable finance disclosure rules review to simplify framework and prevent greenwashing.
Their ask — Cefic argues EU Taxonomy figures should not measure sustainability performance in financial product categorization. They warn against minimum EU Taxonomy alignment thresholds for sustainable investment products. The Commission must ensure simplified reporting requirements remain practical and feasible for financial market participants.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their access to sustainable finance despite low taxonomy alignment scores.45
Who loses — Investors lose clear criteria to distinguish genuinely sustainable investments from greenwashing.67
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

22 May 2025 · EU chemical sector in the current geopolitical landscape

Meeting with Stefan Fuehring (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

22 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the general simplification issues in the context of the works on the Action Plan for the European chemicals sector

Meeting with Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Member of the European Parliament)

19 May 2025 · Omnibus 1 package & simplification efforts

Meeting with Esther De Lange (Cabinet of Commissioner Christophe Hansen), Taru Haapaniemi (Cabinet of Commissioner Christophe Hansen)

15 May 2025 · Chemicals, Ukraine, Mercosur, fertilisers

Meeting with Aleksandra Kordecka (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and

14 May 2025 · Implementation of Clean Industrial Deal

Gelatine industry urges removal of cattle hides from deforestation regulation

13 May 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains for commodities and products.
Their ask — The organization requests removal of cattle hides and skins from the deforestation regulation's product list. They argue the leather industry cannot fulfill due diligence rules due to complex supply chains, threatening gelatin raw material availability.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their access to cattle hide byproducts from EU tanneries.4
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger controls on cattle products linked to forest destruction.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of relevant commodities and relevant products

Meeting with Veronica Manfredi (Director Environment)

7 May 2025 · Programme Council Product Stewardship Working Breakfast

Meeting with Ana Maria Blass Rico (Acting Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

6 May 2025 · Exchange of views on regulatory developments in REACH

Meeting with Johannes Ten Broeke (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra)

29 Apr 2025 · Study visit of students to Brussels

Meeting with Flavio Facioni (Cabinet of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi) and

28 Apr 2025 · Data protection under the Biocidal Products Regulation

Meeting with Hubert Gambs (Deputy Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

28 Apr 2025 · Chemicals Industry Package and REACH revision

Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

25 Apr 2025 · REACH revision/ follow-up to CARACAL meeting

Meeting with Ann-Sofie Ronnlund (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

23 Apr 2025 · the importance of biocidal products, disinfectants and preservative agents, for public health and the food chain the disincentive to innovation caused by the non-alignment of protection periods for data generated by safety studies Ares(2025)3403902

Meeting with Beatrice Timgren (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Apr 2025 · protection of health and the environment.

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and

10 Apr 2025 · Impact of US tariffs

Meeting with Hans Ingels (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

10 Apr 2025 · Meeting minutes - Current situation of the EU chemical industry with CEFIC, Brussels 10/04/2025

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Apr 2025 · Exchange on the The Competitiveness of the EU Chemical Industry Communication

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

10 Apr 2025 · Impact of US tariffs

Meeting with Tom Berendsen (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Apr 2025 · Chemical industry, CBAM

Meeting with Ingeborg Ter Laak (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Apr 2025 · REACH revision

Meeting with Sander Smit (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Apr 2025 · REACH-revision

Meeting with Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

27 Mar 2025 · Concerns from the silicone sector on the potential nomination of the substances D4, D5, D6 by the EU into the Stockholm convention (POPs)

Meeting with João Cotrim De Figueiredo (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Mar 2025 · Chemical industry

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Mar 2025 · General exchange

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

27 Mar 2025 · Roundtable “Water, Agriculture, and the Food Supply Chain”

Meeting with Stefan Fuehring (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

26 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on simplifying the REACH Regulation

Meeting with Vanesa Hernandez Guerrero (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union)

26 Mar 2025 · Hybrid meeting - Exchange on the Customs Reform, notably regarding the topic of the Trust and Check (T&C) trader status

Chemical industry seeks relaxed pollution rules in EU Taxonomy

25 Mar 2025
Feedback on — EU proposals to simplify environmental sustainability reporting and reduce compliance costs.
Their ask — Cefic requests deletion of restrictions on hazardous substances in manufacturing, replacement of 'use' terminology to allow processes involving restricted intermediates, and voluntary reporting for operational expenditure. They want alignment with existing REACH regulations rather than stricter pollution controls.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance burdens and allow more chemical activities to qualify as sustainable investments.567
Who loses — Environmental and health protections weaken as hazardous substance restrictions in manufacturing processes are relaxed.89
Response to: Amendments to Taxonomy Delegated Acts

Chemical industry urges proportionate titanium dioxide cosmetics regulation

21 Mar 2025
Feedback on — Evaluation of EU Cosmetic Products Regulation regarding safety and innovation balance.
Their ask — The association requests that safety assessments and regulatory entries remain proportionate, using existing safety data and read-across approaches. They argue regulations should not create unnecessary testing requirements that act as barriers to innovation.12
How it helps them — This would reduce their testing costs and maintain market flexibility for titanium dioxide products.3
Who loses — Consumer safety advocates lose more rigorous testing standards for cosmetic ingredients.
Response to: Evaluation of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products

Meeting with Andreas Glück (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Environment Policy / REACH

Meeting with Eero Heinäluoma (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Corbion

20 Mar 2025 · Biotech and Biomanufacturing

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné), Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

19 Mar 2025 · Chemicals Industry Package, Strategic chemicals Dialogue

Meeting with Letizia Moratti (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Mar 2025 · environmental and health policy

Meeting with Maria Isabel Garcia Catalan (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union) and

19 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange on Draft Guidance on CAM under the EU-UK TCA

Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

19 Mar 2025 · Competitiveness and simplification; Chemicals Industry Package; revision of the REACH Regulation

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Mar 2025 · EU Industry policy

Meeting with Maria Elena Scoppio (Director Taxation and Customs Union) and

14 Mar 2025 · Discussions on technical issues concerning the design and implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Oliver Schenk (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Mar 2025 · Chemical industry in the EU

Meeting with Lucia Granelli (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union)

11 Mar 2025 · HS reform

Meeting with Wouter Beke (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Mar 2025 · Cefic’s study, ‘The Competitiveness of the EU Chemical Industry’

Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

7 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the current challenges of the European chemical industry and how policy initiatives such as the Clean Industrial Deal could help address them

Meeting with Klaus Berend (Director Health and Food Safety)

6 Mar 2025 · Data protection under the Biocidal Products Regulation.

Chemical Industry Urges Subsidiarity in EU Water Strategy

4 Mar 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to manage water scarcity, floods and ensure resilient water sources.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests that water management remains at river-basin level under Member State control. They want to avoid new overlapping requirements and maintain affordable access to water for industrial uses. They emphasize technology-neutral approaches considering the water-energy nexus.1234
How it helps them — This maintains their flexibility and avoids additional compliance costs from overlapping regulations.56
Who loses — Environmental groups lose EU-level coordination needed to address cross-border water challenges effectively.7
Response to: European Water Resilience Strategy

European chemical manufacturers demand bold EU support for pharmaceutical production

27 Feb 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation to strengthen supply chains and reduce dependencies for critical medicines.
Their ask — EFCG calls for bold EU measures to close the competitiveness gap with Asian producers. They want simplified funding instruments adapted to smaller companies and compensation for higher operating costs. They emphasize the need for EU-level rather than national support to ensure equal treatment across member states.123
How it helps them — This would compensate their higher energy, raw material, and regulatory compliance costs versus Asian competitors.45
Who loses — Asian pharmaceutical manufacturers lose competitive advantage from lower costs and state subsidies.6
Response to: Critical Medicines Act

Chemical Industry Seeks Carbon Footprint Requirements in EU Public Procurement

21 Feb 2025
Feedback on — Evaluation of EU directives governing public procurement and concession contracts.
Their ask — The organization requests carbon footprint and circular feedstock requirements in public procurement for final products. They emphasize criteria must be material neutral, science-based, and lifecycle-based. They want equal treatment ensuring imported goods meet the same requirements as EU producers.1234
How it helps them — This would create market demand for their low-carbon and circular chemical products.56
Who loses — Non-EU competitors face stricter compliance requirements and border controls for market access.7
Response to: Evaluation of Directive 2014/23/EU on the award of concessions contracts, Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement, and Directive 2014/25/EU on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors

Chemical Industry Demands Inclusion in EU Net-Zero Manufacturing Support

20 Feb 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation identifying components for net-zero technology manufacturing under NZIA.
Their ask — Cefic requests the Commission extend NZIA benefits to chemical producers by adding hundreds of chemicals and materials to the list of components primarily used for net-zero technologies. They argue the draft Annex ignores upstream value chains, leaving out manufacturing materials and intermediates essential for solar panels, batteries, wind turbines, and other technologies.123
How it helps them — This would give chemical manufacturers access to NZIA manufacturing support and reduce compliance costs.45
Who loses — Smaller competitors outside established chemical value chains lose preferential access to NZIA benefits.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the identification of sub-categories within net-zero technologies and the list of specific components used for those technologies

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy)

20 Feb 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal and Affordable Energy Action Plan

Meeting with Stefano Soro (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

18 Feb 2025 · ESPR and, in relation to the upcoming work plan, some specific points on polymers and commodity chemicals.

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Feb 2025 · Chemical industry

Meeting with Rainer Becker (Director Health and Food Safety)

17 Feb 2025 · The potential role of CMA from the perspective of APIs producers

Meeting with Piotr Müller (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

13 Feb 2025 · Evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives

Meeting with Tom Berendsen (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Feb 2025 · Competitiveness, current developments

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Feb 2025 · Antwerp Declaration, Competitiveness

Meeting with Giorgio Gori (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

11 Feb 2025 · Energy intensive industries

Meeting with Oliver Schenk (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Feb 2025 · Chemical industry in the EU

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Feb 2025 · Antwerp Declaration, Competitiveness

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Feb 2025 · Antwerp Declaration, Competitiveness

Chemical Industry Urges Single Market Enforcement and Waste Rules

31 Jan 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to develop integrated single market enabling companies to scale and compete globally.
Their ask — The industry requests three key actions: prevent regulatory fragmentation through harmonized implementation, improve enforcement of existing rules especially at borders, and expand the single market to cover waste and energy. They emphasize the need to avoid gold-plating by Member States and create harmonized procedures.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs from divergent national rules and fragmented enforcement.45
Who loses — Non-EU competitors lose advantages from weaker border controls and fragmented market surveillance.6
Response to: Single Market Strategy 2025

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Jan 2025 · Antwerp Declaration, Competitiveness

Meeting with Jutta Paulus (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Jan 2025 · EU Chemical Policy

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and

28 Jan 2025 · Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Deal and energy and their impact on European industry.

Meeting with Norbert Lins (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

28 Jan 2025 · CountEmissions EU

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

23 Jan 2025 · Chemical policy, OSOA

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

23 Jan 2025 · Soil Monitoring Law

Meeting with Elena Arveras (Cabinet of Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque), Larisa Dragomir (Cabinet of Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque)

20 Jan 2025 · Scaling Up Sustainable Finance and Omnibus Boosting Venture and Risk Capital

Meeting with Maria Elena Scoppio (Director Taxation and Customs Union) and

17 Jan 2025 · Discussions on technical issues concerning the design and implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

17 Jan 2025 · Chemicals Industry Package, competitiveness, REACH, water and circular economy

Meeting with Hubert Gambs (Deputy Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

17 Jan 2025 · Meeting between DDG ENV, DDG GROW and CEFIC

Meeting with Patrick Child (Deputy Director-General Environment)

17 Jan 2025 · Meeting between DDG ENV and CEFIC

Meeting with Stefan Leiner (Head of Unit Environment) and

16 Jan 2025 · Exchange of view about the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

16 Jan 2025 · Clean industrial deal

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Jan 2025 · Chemical policy, competitiveness of chemical industry, green transition

Meeting with Koen Dillen (Head of Unit Agriculture and Rural Development)

10 Jan 2025 · The European fermentation industry’s access to feedstock (sugar and glucose).

Meeting with Aleksandra Kordecka (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné), Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné), Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

7 Jan 2025 · Discussion on Green Deal and chemical industry policy.

Meeting with Elena Arveras (Cabinet of Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque)

20 Dec 2024 · Sustainability reporting and simplification and burden reduction

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

9 Dec 2024 · Presentation of a unique tool designed to sketch and demonstrate feasible pathways towards the chemical sector's transition to climate-neutrality and circularity

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Dec 2024 · chemical policy

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

19 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

15 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - Global Chemical Industry convention - Global CEOs Roundtable on CBAM

Meeting with Magda Kopczynska (Director-General Mobility and Transport) and

7 Nov 2024 · Ambrosetti Club Europe - Transport and mobility priorities

Meeting with Daniel Attard (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

7 Nov 2024 · FDI Screening

Chemical Industry Seeks Regulatory Parity for Low-Carbon Hydrogen

24 Oct 2024
Feedback on — EU methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels.
Their ask — The organization requests project-specific emissions accounting for both fossil inputs and electricity, grandfathering for early investors, and recognition of industrial carbon capture. They want supplier-specific methane data to be reliably accounted for and PPAs with guarantees of origin to qualify for low-carbon electricity certification.1234
How it helps them — This would reward better emissions performance and maintain cost-competitiveness for their low-carbon hydrogen investments.56
Who loses — Renewable hydrogen producers lose their preferential regulatory advantage in the market.7
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive (EU) 2024/1788 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low- carbon fuels

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

17 Oct 2024 · OSOA, chemical policies

Meeting with Christophe Clergeau (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

17 Oct 2024 · One Substance One Assessment

Response to Commission Roadmap towards ultimately phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments

15 Oct 2024

Meeting with Hildegard Bentele (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

14 Oct 2024 · Surface water and groundwater pollutants

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Oct 2024 · chemical policy

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

9 Oct 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM and Chemicals

Meeting with Bruno Tobback (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Oct 2024 · Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and

4 Oct 2024 · Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Sept 2024 · Chemical policy, competitiveness

Chemical industry calls for simpler rules on explosive precursors

20 Aug 2024
Feedback on — EU revision of regulations on marketing and use of explosives precursors.
Their ask — The industry requests simplified and digitised processes, especially for small companies, and consistent enforcement across member states. They want clearer definitions if the scope expands to high-risk chemicals.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burdens and compliance costs for chemical companies.45
Who loses — Security agencies lose stronger controls over chemicals that could be weaponized.6
Response to: Revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors, amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 98/2013

Chemical Industry Seeks Broader Carbon Utilisation Recognition in EU ETS

29 Jul 2024
Feedback on — Updates to EU Emissions Trading System rules for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
Their ask — The organization requests recognition of all forms of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), not just permanent CCU. They want to maintain existing exemptions for CO₂ bound in products like precipitated calcium carbonate and soda ash. They also seek clarity on biomass certification requirements to avoid disincentivizing energy recovery.123
How it helps them — This would avoid double counting of captured emissions and prevent additional compliance complexity.456
Who loses — Environmental integrity may suffer if emissions are not fully accounted for.7
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 as regards updating the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Meeting with Tom Berendsen (Member of the European Parliament) and

23 Jul 2024 · Industrial policy

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and

23 Jul 2024 · Industrial policy

Meeting with Yannis Maniatis (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jul 2024 · Introductory Meeting

Soda Ash Industry Seeks Recognition for Carbon Capture

16 Jul 2024
Feedback on — EU rules on when captured CO2 is permanently bound in products.
Their ask — ESAPA requests that sodium carbonate be added to the list of products where CO2 is considered permanently chemically bound. They argue that soda ash production captures CO2 from limestone into a stable chemical compound. The industry emphasizes that sodium carbonate remains stable for centuries under normal conditions.123
How it helps them — This would exempt their production emissions from EU carbon trading costs.4
Who loses — Glass manufacturers lose as they must still pay for emissions when heating degrades sodium carbonate.5
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the requirements for considering that greenhouse gases have become permanently chemically bound in a product

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and The European Steel Association

12 Jul 2024 · Preparation for upcoming meeting

Chemical industry warns against additional State aid review mechanisms

27 Jun 2024
Feedback on — New procedures for environmental groups to challenge EU State aid decisions.
Their ask — The organization requests clarity on how new review mechanisms would coordinate with existing procedures. They warn that additional reviews could lengthen decision-making processes and discourage private investment for the green transition.12
How it helps them — This would preserve faster approval processes and reduce legal uncertainty for subsidized investments.34
Who loses — Environmental groups lose additional avenues to challenge subsidies that may violate EU environmental law.
Response to: Amendment of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (as amended) as regards the notification forms and information sheets

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Jun 2024 · European industrial policy

Chemical industry urges gradual DNSH expansion to protect funding access

28 May 2024
Feedback on — Guidance on applying 'do no significant harm' principle to Social Climate Fund.
Their ask — Cefic requests gradual expansion of DNSH criteria with industry involvement, avoiding one-size-fits-all approaches. They want lessons learned from EU Taxonomy before broader application, and simplified implementation to reduce administrative burden.123
How it helps them — This would protect their access to public funding during energy transition challenges.4
Who loses — Environmental objectives lose stronger safeguards against harmful EU-financed activities during transition period.
Response to: Commission Communication on the application of the "do no significant harm" principle to the Social Climate Fund and policy reflection for its future extension under the next MFF

Chemical Industry Seeks Nitrification Inhibitors Added to Nitrates Directive

15 May 2024
Feedback on — EU rules on using processed livestock manure fertilizers in agricultural zones.
Their ask — The organization requests adding Nitrification Inhibitors to Annex III of the Nitrates Directive. They argue these chemicals reduce nitrate leaching by 47% when applied to manure-based fertilizers.12
How it helps them — This would expand the market for their nitrogen stabilizer products in agriculture.3
Who loses — Environmental groups may oppose adding more chemicals to agricultural systems and soil.
Response to: COMMISSION DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Council Directive 91/676/EEC as regards the use of certain fertilising materials from livestock manure

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food as regards recycled plastic and other matters related to quality control and manufacturing of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

15 Apr 2024

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and BASF SE

15 Apr 2024 · Industrial policy

Chemical Industry Urges EFSA to Speed Up Approvals

5 Apr 2024
Feedback on — Evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority's performance and organizational framework.
Their ask — The organization requests face-to-face technical hearings with EFSA to avoid written exchanges and increase efficiency. They want better scientific guidance on required studies for food and feed additives. They also seek longer pre-notification periods for scientific opinions.123
How it helps them — This would reduce delays in getting product approvals and lower costs of compliance.45
Who loses — Consumer and environmental groups lose from weaker oversight and faster approvals with less scrutiny.
Response to: Evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) 2017-2024

Titanium Dioxide Industry Seeks Nuanced Substance Classification in EU Data Platform

26 Mar 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing a common data platform for chemical safety assessment and monitoring.
Their ask — The organization requests clear differentiation between different forms of titanium dioxide, particularly distinguishing food additive forms from pigment forms. They emphasize the need to preserve risk-based assessments that consider variations in substance use and exposure. They also advocate for maintaining independent scientific reviews and robust data quality standards.123
How it helps them — This would prevent their main pigment products from being subjected to restrictions intended for other forms.45
Who loses — Public health advocates lose from narrow substance definitions that could limit safety assessments.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a common data platform on chemicals, laying down rules to ensure that the data contained in it are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable and establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Mar 2024 · Innovation policy

Chemical Industry Urges Adding Urease Inhibitors to Air Pollution Rules

13 Mar 2024
Feedback on — Evaluation of EU directive on reducing national emissions of air pollutants.
Their ask — The organization requests adding Urease Inhibitors to the directive's agricultural practices annex. They argue these products reduce ammonia emissions by over 50% and also decrease nitrous oxide emissions.123
How it helps them — This would expand markets for their nitrogen stabilizer products across EU agriculture.4
Response to: Commission Staff Working Document - Report of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC

Chemical Industry Urges EU to Promote Nitrogen Stabilisers

8 Mar 2024
Feedback on — Evaluation of EU rules protecting water quality from agricultural nitrate pollution.
Their ask — The organization requests adding Nitrification Inhibitors to the Directive's list of good agricultural practices. They argue this technology reduces nitrate leaching and should be promoted through EU legislation.12
How it helps them — This would create regulatory endorsement for their nitrogen stabiliser products across EU markets.3
Who loses —
Response to: Evaluation of Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources

Chemical Industry Seeks Exemption for Vinyl Ester Food Equipment

7 Mar 2024
Feedback on — EU ban on bisphenol A and derivatives in food contact materials.
Their ask — The group requests that vinyl ester resins be included in the derogation for BADGE-based heavy-duty varnishes and coatings. They argue vinyl esters are BADGE derivatives used in food processing equipment like tanks and pipes, providing corrosion resistance that allows operations to run smoothly.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to continue selling vinyl ester equipment for food processing.4
Who loses — Consumers face continued exposure to BPA-derived materials in food processing equipment.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and their derivatives with harmonised classification for specific hazardous properties in certain materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, amending Regulation (EC) No 1895/2005 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/213

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

4 Mar 2024 · Follow-up to Antwerp Summit & exchange on state of EU chemicals industry

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency

19 Feb 2024

Meeting with Adam Jarubas (Member of the European Parliament) and European Bureau for Conservation and Development

14 Feb 2024 · Fire safety and Europe s climate ambition

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the protection of animals during transport and related operations, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005

12 Feb 2024

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

2 Feb 2024 · Roundtable with associations of industrial users

Meeting with Deirdre Clune (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and FedEx Express BE BV

23 Jan 2024 · Revision of the Union Customs Code

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

17 Jan 2024

Chemical Industry Seeks Tighter Nanomaterial Definition in Food Rules

12 Jan 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation updating the definition of engineered nanomaterials in novel foods.
Their ask — The organizations request adding intentionality criteria and a cut-off date to the nanomaterial definition. They want materials specifically manufactured for nano-specific purposes distinguished from conventional materials that happen to contain nanoscale particles.123
How it helps them — This would exempt their existing products from novel food authorization requirements.45
Who loses — Consumers lose broader safety oversight of nanomaterials in food products.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’

Chemical Industry Seeks Relaxed Carbon Rules and Allocation Protections

22 Dec 2023
Feedback on — EU rules for free emission allowance allocation under revised ETS Directive.
Their ask — Cefic requests that climate-neutrality plan requirements apply at sub-installation level rather than entire installations, and warns against restricting fuel benchmarks. They seek flexibility in implementing plans and want energy efficiency conditionality aligned with existing national schemes.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burden and preserve free allocation for their members' installations.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stricter accountability for high-emitting installations and faster decarbonization timelines.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 as regards transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a further extension of the duration of the work programme for the systematic examination of all existing biocidal active substances

21 Dec 2023

Chemical Industry Urges Broader Circularity Approach for Vehicles

4 Dec 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on circular vehicle design and end-of-life vehicle management.
Their ask — The organization requests recognition of chemical recycling and mass balance methods for recycled content targets, broader definitions beyond closed-loop recycling, and inclusion of bio-based and CO2-based feedstocks. They argue current recycled content targets fail to account for materials replaced during vehicle lifetime and that composite materials should not be penalized.123
How it helps them — This would allow chemical recycled feedstock to count toward targets and reduce compliance costs.45
Who loses — Mechanical recyclers lose market share to chemical recycling methods with looser accounting standards.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles, amending Regulations (EU) 2018/858 and 2019/1020 and repealing Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

4 Dec 2023 · Count Emissions EU

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

30 Nov 2023 · Clean Transition Dialogue on Energy Intensive Industries

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and

29 Nov 2023 · REACH, NZIA

Response to Administrative burden

24 Nov 2023

Chemical Industry Urges Flexible Weight Rules for Greener Trucks

21 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU revision of maximum weights and dimensions for commercial road vehicles.
Their ask — The organization requests technological neutrality and automatic eligibility for 44-ton weight increases for all solutions meeting CO2 standards, not just zero-emission vehicles. They want higher cross-border weights automatically allowed when neighboring countries permit them, and no time limits on European Modular System usage.1234
How it helps them — This would protect investments in alternative fuels like HVO and hydrogen-diesel mixes their members already encourage.56
Who loses — Zero-emission vehicle manufacturers lose competitive advantage from exclusive weight allowances after 2034.78
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Council Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) …/… laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the European positive lists of starting substances, compositions and constituents authorised for use in the manufacture of materials or products that come into contact with water intended for human consumption

16 Nov 2023

Chemical industry seeks lighter testing burden for drinking water materials

15 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU system to certify products in contact with drinking water.
Their ask — The industry requests harmonized testing requirements with food contact materials regulations, acceptance of modeling to demonstrate compliance, and more flexibility in application timelines. They argue that different requirements between drinking water and food contact rules create unnecessary duplication and burden.123
How it helps them — This would reduce testing costs and allow use of existing food contact data.45
Who loses — Consumers face potentially weaker safety testing if modeling replaces laboratory analysis.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards methodologies for testing and accepting starting substances, compositions and constituents to be included in the European positive lists

Chemical industry urges rail customer involvement in capacity planning

15 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on railway infrastructure capacity management for international freight and passenger rail.
Their ask — Infrastructure managers must directly consult rail freight customers with direct rail connections in all capacity planning steps, not just rail operators. More capacity should be assigned to rail freight based on projected volumes, not current volumes. International rail freight needs end-to-end coordination without cross-border delays or mismatched train paths.123
How it helps them — This would secure supply chain reliability and production continuity for chemical manufacturers.4
Who loses — Infrastructure managers lose flexibility in capacity allocation and internal operational optimization decisions.5
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area, amending Directive 2012/34/EU and repealing Regulation (EU) No 913/2010

Chemical Industry Urges Gradual Approach to Transport Emissions Reporting

15 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing common methodology for calculating transport greenhouse gas emissions.
Their ask — The organization requests maintaining voluntary 'opt-in' reporting, especially for SMEs, with an 18-month implementation period. They want primary fuel data encouraged but not mandated initially, with mandatory requirements considered only after 5 years. Emission intensity data should remain confidential business information.1234
How it helps them — This gives logistics partners time to invest in data collection systems without immediate compliance costs.56
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose immediate transparency on transport emissions from all operators.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

Meeting with Beatrice Covassi (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

15 Nov 2023 · Public Hearing - Soil Monitoring Law

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

15 Nov 2023 · Soil Health Law

Meeting with Adam Jarubas (Member of the European Parliament) and

15 Nov 2023 · EFSW2023: Taking stock of progress on fire safety – what should the Commission and Parliament do to improve fire safety in Europe?

Chemical industry seeks streamlined EU drinking water approval process

13 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on substances used in drinking water contact materials.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests mandatory data-sharing mechanisms similar to REACH, harmonized requirements with food contact materials regulation, and flexibility in application timelines. They argue current requirements duplicate testing and create unrealistic deadlines for hundreds of substances.123
How it helps them — This would reduce duplication of expensive toxicological testing and compliance costs.45
Who loses — Public health protections are delayed as longer approval timelines postpone safety assessments.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down the procedure regarding inclusion in or removal from the European positive lists of starting substances, compositions and constituents

Chemical industry urges EU to expand biotech rules beyond plants

3 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on plants obtained by new genomic techniques and their food and feed products.
Their ask — The organization requests expanding the legislation to include microorganisms, which are crucial for industrial biotechnology. They advocate transitioning from technology-centric to product-centric regulation, evaluating organisms based on traits rather than development methods.12
How it helps them — This would enable commercial use of genetically modified microorganisms for industrial applications and environmental solutions.34
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter oversight of releasing genetically modified organisms into the environment.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625

Chemical Industry Seeks Risk-Based Soil Health Standards

30 Oct 2023
Feedback on — EU directive proposal to monitor soil health and establish protection standards.
Their ask — The organization requests that soil health definitions account for different land uses and that contaminated sites be distinguished from potentially contaminated ones. They want nutrient content recognized as fundamental for soil health assessment and urge inclusion of Nutrient Use Efficiency in sustainable management principles.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory burden by exempting their fertilizer products from soil contamination assessments.5
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter soil contamination standards and broader pollution monitoring.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on Soil Monitoring and Resilience (Soil Monitoring Law)

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

25 Oct 2023 · CEFIC presents their latest priorities about REACH, “EU chemicals act” and future events

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

25 Oct 2023 · Presenting their position on REACH and Eu Chemicals Act

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

12 Oct 2023 · State of play EU chemicals industry

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

12 Oct 2023 · Get opinions from CEFIC on REACH revision

Meeting with Zaneta Vegnere (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

6 Oct 2023 · Chemicals and Stockholm Convention

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

3 Oct 2023 · Preparation meeting with Commissioner Breton on 12/10

Meeting with Pernille Weiss-Ehler (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

2 Oct 2023 · Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive)

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

28 Sept 2023 · Soil Health Law

Meeting with Cyrus Engerer (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and ISEAL Alliance

26 Sept 2023 · Green Claims Directive

Response to Regulatory measure on EU energy labelling requirements for electronic displays (review of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 on energy labelling of electronic displays

21 Sept 2023

Meeting with Dimitri Lorenzani (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič), Helena Braun (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič) and

11 Sept 2023 · Restriction proposal on silicon

Meeting with Roxana Lesovici (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

6 Sept 2023 · Sustainable mobility

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexibility in EU Climate Neutrality Plans

1 Sept 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring emission-intensive installations to submit climate-neutrality plans for free carbon allowances.
Their ask — The organization requests that climate neutrality plans apply only to specific product sub-installations, not entire facilities, and be treated as evolving roadmaps rather than legally binding commitments. They argue operators cannot provide detailed investment plans beyond 5-10 years and need recognition for crisis-period disruptions.123
How it helps them — This would prevent 20% cuts to free carbon allowances that could force facility closures.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger accountability mechanisms for industrial emissions reductions by 2050.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the content and format of climate-neutrality plans needed for granting free allocation of emission allowances

Chemical Industry Demands Recognition of Carbon Capture in Climate Policy

31 Aug 2023
Feedback on — EU strategy for deploying carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies to reach climate neutrality.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests EU policy recognise carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) as keeping carbon in circularity, avoid double counting emissions, and allow carbon removal credits in existing climate policies. They emphasize that carbon will remain central to chemical processes and that mitigation alone won't achieve 2050 climate neutrality.1234
How it helps them — This would make their CO2-based chemicals competitive and avoid additional carbon costs on recycled products.56
Who loses — Climate goals lose as delaying stricter emissions rules allows continued industrial CO2 emissions.7
Response to: Communication on a strategic vision for carbon capture utilisation and storage deployment in the EU

Chemical industry urges global approach over EU export bans

31 Jul 2023
Feedback on — Proposed EU ban on producing/exporting hazardous chemicals already banned within the EU.
Their ask — The industry requests global solutions through the Rotterdam Convention rather than EU-only measures. They support reviewing the PIC regulation but want production and export bans used only as last resort. They demand clear definitions, case-by-case decisions, and WTO compliance.123
How it helps them — This would avoid losing exports to non-EU competitors and prevent shutdowns of petrochemical facilities.45
Who loses — Developing countries lose stronger safeguards against imports of substances banned in the EU.6
Response to: Legislative initiative to ensure that hazardous chemicals banned in the European Union are not produced for export

Chemical Industry Seeks Green Claims for Products with Hazardous Substances

13 Jul 2023
Feedback on — EU directive requiring substantiation of environmental claims to prevent greenwashing.
Their ask — The industry requests that products containing hazardous substances remain eligible for environmental claims when safe use is demonstrated. They oppose the proposed five-year review that could ban such claims except for essential uses. They also seek extended transition periods and adjustments to the Product Environmental Footprint methodology to account for recycled materials and biogenic carbon.123
How it helps them — This preserves their ability to market products containing hazardous chemicals as environmentally beneficial.45
Who loses — Consumers lose stronger safeguards against potentially misleading environmental claims on hazardous products.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive)

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexibility in Carbon Border Adjustment Transition

11 Jul 2023
Feedback on — EU carbon border adjustment mechanism transitional reporting requirements for imported goods.
Their ask — The organization requests adequate implementation tools, capacity building for developing country producers, and international cooperation on emissions standards. They emphasize concerns about data availability, verification processes, and protection of confidential business information during the learning phase.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their administrative burden and resource requirements during implementation.45
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose stronger anti-circumvention measures that would more accurately reflect carbon costs.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down the rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards reporting obligations for the purposes of the carbon border adjustment mechanism during the transitional period

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards sustainability reporting standards

7 Jul 2023

Meeting with Virginijus Sinkevičius (Commissioner) and

4 Jul 2023 · To discuss with PFAS producers and users on the proposal for a REACH restriction on PFAS.

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament) and WindEurope

28 Jun 2023 · Circular economy and energy intensity of industries

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

26 Jun 2023 · Chemical sector

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

26 Jun 2023 · Overview of chemicals industry situation, transition pathway for chemicals industry, REACH revision

Chemical industry urges phosphorus be classified as strategic material

22 Jun 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on securing supply of critical raw materials for green transition.
Their ask — The organization requests that phosphorus be added to the list of Strategic Raw Materials. They argue it is crucial for fire safety in batteries, renewable energy systems, and electronics across strategic sectors. Without secure phosphorus supply, they claim EU manufacturers cannot meet international fire safety standards.123
How it helps them — This would secure their supply chain for phosphorus-based flame retardants production.45
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020

Response to Proposal for a revision of the EU drug precursors regulations (EC) No 111/2005 and (EC) No 273/2004

7 Jun 2023

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

2 Jun 2023 · Revision of the pharmaceutical legislation (staff level)

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) …/… laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the calculation verification and reporting of data on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles

30 May 2023

Chemical industry urges redefinition of fertiliser end-users

26 May 2023
Feedback on — New EU regulation on voluntary digital labelling of fertilising products.
Their ask — The organization requests new definitions distinguishing professional end-users from non-professional end-users in fertiliser regulations. They argue the current proposal doesn't reflect actual agricultural business practices and will force continued use of physical labels, defeating the digitalization objective.123
How it helps them — This would allow digital-only labelling for professional farmers, reducing packaging costs and waste.45
Who loses — Amateur gardeners lose immediate access to physical safety information on packaging.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 as regards the digital labelling of EU fertilising products

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

24 May 2023 · NZIA

Chemical Industry Seeks Competitive PPAs in EU Electricity Reform

23 May 2023
Feedback on — Reform of EU electricity market design to reduce gas price impact and support energy transition.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests measures to promote access to competitive Power-Purchase-Agreements alongside liquid forward markets, minimize market distortions from state aid schemes, and build flexibility into existing markets. They emphasize market-based contracts should form the starting point for electricity purchasing decisions.123
How it helps them — This would give them access to abundant renewable electricity at competitive prices, reducing their energy costs.456
Who loses — Electricity generators receiving state-backed contracts lose market exposure and dispatch optimization incentives.78
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulations (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2019/942 as well as Directives (EU) 2018/2001 and (EU) 2019/944 to improve the Union’s electricity market design

Chemical industry urges focus on end-products not intermediates

12 May 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation setting sustainability requirements for products sold in Europe.
Their ask — The organization requests that ESPR focus on sustainability of chemicals in end-products rather than regulating intermediate chemicals. They argue chemicals embedded in products like synthetic amorphous silica should be excluded since they're not released into the environment.12
How it helps them — This would avoid duplicate regulation of their chemicals already covered under REACH.34
Who loses — Environmental groups lose additional oversight of chemicals used in manufacturing processes.
Response to: Product priorities under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

Chemical industry warns EU taxonomy threatens European bioeconomy competitiveness

3 May 2023
Feedback on — EU taxonomy technical criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities in circular economy.
Their ask — The organization requests that all sustainably sourced biomass be eligible, not just bio-waste, and that compostable plastics not be restricted to four applications. They argue the current proposal limits the bioeconomy's contribution while US competitors advance biotechnology.123
How it helps them — This would expand eligible feedstocks for their products and preserve market access for compostable plastics.45
Who loses — Fossil fuel producers lose market share as bio-based alternatives gain taxonomy recognition.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 as regards additional technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which certain economic activities qualify as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether those activities cause no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives

Flame retardant industry urges fire safety in EU taxonomy

3 May 2023
Feedback on — EU classification system defining environmentally sustainable economic activities for investment purposes.
Their ask — The organization requests explicit fire safety requirements in the EU Taxonomy for electrical equipment manufacturing, buildings, and certain packaging. They argue fire safety is currently only implicitly recognized and should be specified as a criterion under circular economy objectives.123
How it helps them — This would create market demand for their non-halogenated flame retardant products.45
Who loses — Manufacturers using alternative materials or fire safety approaches face additional compliance requirements.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, to the transition to a circular economy, to pollution prevention and control, or to the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives and amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 as regards specific public disclosures for those economic activities

Meeting with Maria Arena (Member of the European Parliament) and BASF SE

28 Apr 2023 · CLP

Chemical industry pushes for mass balance methodology in packaging rules

24 Apr 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on packaging waste reduction, recyclability requirements, and recycled content targets.
Their ask — The organization requests urgent clarity on mass balance calculation methods for recycled content, preferably before 2026. They want all waste types, including pre-consumer waste, to count toward recycled content targets. They argue chemical recycling must be recognized alongside mechanical recycling and call for technology-neutral recyclability requirements.123
How it helps them — This would allow chemical companies to use existing infrastructure and count chemically recycled content toward targets.45
Who loses — Mechanical recyclers lose competitive advantage if chemical recycling counts equally toward targets.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

29 Mar 2023

Chemical industry urges recognition of industrial carbon removal solutions

23 Mar 2023
Feedback on — EU framework for certifying carbon removals from ecosystems and industrial solutions.
Their ask — The industry requests that technological carbon removal solutions be fully recognized in the certification framework and eventually in the EU ETS. They argue that capturing CO2 from industrial point sources should be prioritized over Direct Air Capture as it is less costly and energy-intensive. They also want clarity on how circularity contributes to carbon removal objectives.123
How it helps them — This would provide investment certainty and allow them to monetize carbon removal activities.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose if industrial emissions are offset rather than eliminated first.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals

Chemical industry urges risk-based approach to water pollutant listings

8 Mar 2023
Feedback on — Revision of EU lists of priority pollutants affecting surface and groundwaters.
Their ask — Cefic requests that prioritization be based on risk assessment rather than chemical properties alone. They want listings to include only substances of EU-wide relevance with clearly identified risks through monitoring data. They seek better alignment with existing EU legislation like REACH and IED.123
How it helps them — This would prevent overlap with existing measures and avoid new compliance costs for substances already regulated.4
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger protections as fewer substances would be regulated at EU level.
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2006/118/EC on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration and Directive 2008/105/EC on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

8 Mar 2023 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning urban wastewater treatment (recast)

10 Feb 2023

Chemical industry urges swift Euro 7 adoption with quality reagent standards

18 Jan 2023
Feedback on — New EU emission standards (Euro 7) for combustion-engine vehicles.
Their ask — AGU requests swift adoption of Euro 7 standards before 2024 EU elections and regulation ensuring high-quality reagent use. They emphasize that proper AdBlue quality, compliant with ISO 22241, is essential for SCR systems to achieve NOx reductions of over 98%.123
How it helps them — This would establish mandatory quality standards protecting their market for high-grade AdBlue products.45
Who loses — Cheaper, lower-quality reagent suppliers would face stricter compliance requirements or market exclusion.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) and repealing Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009

Chemical industry opposes adding animal fats to biofuel feedstock list

29 Dec 2022
Feedback on — Consultation on adding new feedstocks for biofuel and biogas production under RED II.
Their ask — The European oleochemical industry urges legislators not to add animal fats category 3 to Annex IX. They argue this would displace these fats from traditional chemical production uses and force substitution with palm oil. They request stronger protections for continued access to EU-sourced raw materials.123
How it helps them — This preserves their access to essential European feedstocks for chemical production.45
Who loses — Biofuel producers lose access to an attractive feedstock for meeting renewable energy targets.67
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Annex IX to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards adding feedstocks for the production of biofuels and biogas

Chemical Industry Seeks Grandfathering Protection for Aging Cogeneration Plants

29 Dec 2022
Feedback on — Update of efficiency reference values used to calculate cogeneration energy savings.
Their ask — The organization requests clearer grandfathering rules for existing cogeneration plants to align with the Energy Efficiency Directive. They argue the Commission's interpretation creates security of supply risks by forcing efficiency upgrades when plants turn 11 years old without adequate planning time.12
How it helps them — This would give them more time to plan costly modernization investments for their cogeneration facilities.3
Who loses — Climate goals lose as outdated, less efficient cogeneration plants continue operating longer.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2402 as regards the review of harmonised efficiency reference values for separate production of electricity and heat in application of Directive (EU) 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

14 Dec 2022 · Chemicals strategy implementation; REACH; CLP; transition pathway

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

28 Nov 2022 · REACH, CLP and the transition pathway

Response to European Critical Raw Materials Act

25 Nov 2022

Meeting with Virginijus Sinkevičius (Commissioner) and

18 Nov 2022 · To discuss the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy and the next steps for the upcoming revision of REACH

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

7 Nov 2022 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

26 Oct 2022 · Joint purchasing options.

Chemical Industry Urges Delay in New EU Hazard Classifications

17 Oct 2022
Feedback on — New hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent/mobile chemicals under CLP Regulation.
Their ask — Cefic requests that guidance be available before the delegated act enters into force, and calls for longer transition periods aligned with substances rather than mixtures. They want clarity on how to apply mobility criteria and other technical assessments. The industry argues the new classifications should align with the UN GHS process first.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid duplicate labeling for EU and non-EU markets.45
Who loses — Public health and environmental groups lose faster implementation of protections against endocrine disruptors and persistent chemicals.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as regards hazard classes and criteria for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

14 Oct 2022 · ETS

Chemical Industry Seeks ECHA Governance Reforms and Predictable Funding

10 Oct 2022
Feedback on — Modernizing governance and financing of the European Chemicals Agency established in 2006.
Their ask — Cefic requests that new ECHA tasks align with its mandate and receive proper resources before assignment. They want strengthened committee functioning, transparent processes, and coordinated regulatory measures. Any new fee mechanism should retain EU public funding, exclude evaluation processes, and avoid discouraging voluntary dossier updates.1234
How it helps them — This would maintain predictable costs and avoid fees becoming income-generation mechanisms.56
Who loses — Public interests lose if ECHA lacks sufficient independent funding for enforcement activities.7
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA Basic Regulation)

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

26 Sept 2022 · Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), REACH revision on employment and safe use of chemicals by workers in the EU.

Meeting with Jorge Pinto Antunes (Cabinet of Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski)

22 Sept 2022 · Ongoing revision of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation to share key considerations from the European Chemical industry, ahead of the next regulatory steps

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

22 Sept 2022 · Implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, in particular the revisions of CLP and REACH

Meeting with Elena Montani (Cabinet of Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius)

12 Sept 2022 · CLP Regulation

Chemical Industry Urges Limited Authority Powers on Data Access

16 Aug 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to streamline chemical safety data sharing and enable authority-commissioned testing.
Their ask — The industry supports data re-use between authorities but wants strict limits on new requirements. They request that dissemination focus on study summaries rather than full reports, and that any authority power to commission tests be limited to exceptional cases with EU budget funding. They warn against extending EFSA's transparency model to chemicals legislation.1234
How it helps them — This would protect commercially valuable information and avoid increased administrative burden from new transparency requirements.567
Who loses — Public interest groups lose broader access to full safety data on chemical substances.8
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on streamlining chemicals-related data flows, increasing data interoperability, dissemination and re-use across legislation, the notification of commissioned studies, the use of academic studies and the establishment of a mechanism for data generation for the purpose of chemical safety assessments in the context of the European chemicals regulatory framework

Chemical Industry Warns Against Expanding Explosives Precursors Rules

19 Jul 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to regulate marketing and use of high-risk chemicals to prevent terrorism.
Their ask — The industry requests that 'high-risk chemicals' be clearly defined to avoid misinterpretations. They argue that extending the Explosives Precursors Regulation might not be appropriate and that measures should be targeted, risk-based and proportionate to maintain competitiveness.123
How it helps them — This would avoid legal uncertainty and maintain their global competitiveness under existing frameworks.4
Who loses — Security agencies lose stronger tools to restrict terrorist access to dangerous chemicals.5
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council regulating the marketing and use of high-risk chemicals

Meeting with Jutta Paulus (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Jul 2022 · REACH

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014

28 Jun 2022

Meeting with Michal Wiezik (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Eurogypsum

28 Jun 2022 · Industrial Emissions Directive

Chemical Industry Warns New Emissions Portal Creates Double Reporting Burden

27 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU revision of industrial emissions reporting framework replacing E-PRTR with new Industrial Emissions Portal.
Their ask — Cefic requests proper alignment between IED and IEP reporting to avoid duplicate obligations. They argue the change from facility-based to installation-based reporting creates more granular requirements without environmental benefit. They want reporting limited to relevant substances rather than all listed substances.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their administrative burden and monitoring costs for substances irrelevant to their operations.45
Who loses — Public loses broader transparency into industrial pollution as fewer substances would be tracked.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on reporting of environmental data from industrial installations and establishing an Industrial Emissions Portal

Chemical industry warns IED revision threatens competitiveness and delays permits

23 Jun 2022
Feedback on — Revision of EU Industrial Emissions Directive regulating large industrial pollution sources.
Their ask — The organization requests shorter permit procedures and opposes new bureaucratic requirements like mandatory Environmental Management Systems. They warn against mixing different legal areas and demand that existing permits not be changed retroactively.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid location disadvantage for European chemical facilities.45
Who loses — Communities near industrial facilities lose stricter pollution controls and health protections.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste

Chemical Industry Seeks Clarification on Ecodesign Regulation Implementation

22 Jun 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation setting sustainability requirements for products across their lifecycle.
Their ask — Cefic requests clear interfaces between ESPR and existing chemical legislation to avoid duplication, feasible information requirements for the Digital Product Passport, amendments to environmental assessment methods, strong market incentives, full EU-wide harmonization, and transparent implementation timelines. They emphasize that restrictions should only apply to substances remaining in end products and that recyclability should be evaluated against state-of-the-art technologies.12345678
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid competitive disadvantage versus non-EU producers.910
Who loses — Consumer and environmental groups lose if weaker recyclability standards allow harmful substances to persist.11
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC

Chemical industry urges flexible rules for renewable hydrogen certification

17 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU methodology for assessing greenhouse gas savings from renewable transport fuels.
Their ask — The industry requests changes to greenhouse gas accounting rules, avoiding economic value-based allocation for co-products and deleting the 2035 phase-out for using captured carbon from ETS installations. They emphasize the need for regulatory predictability and warn against double-counting emissions reductions.123
How it helps them — This would provide investment certainty and facilitate scale-up of renewable hydrogen production in the chemical sector.456
Who loses — Weaker carbon accounting rules could undermine genuine emissions reductions and climate ambition.7
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a minimum threshold for greenhouse gas emissions savings of recycled carbon fuels and by specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels

Chemical industry urges flexible rules for renewable hydrogen production

17 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU rules on renewable electricity requirements for producing renewable transport fuels.
Their ask — The organization requests monthly rather than hourly matching of renewable electricity production and hydrogen consumption. They want geographic correlation expanded to EU-level instead of bidding zones. They seek a lower 70% renewable electricity threshold and recognition of Guarantees of Origin alongside Power Purchase Agreements.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce investment uncertainty and enable cheaper renewable electricity sourcing across Europe.567
Who loses — Weaker additionality rules could slow new renewable electricity capacity deployment and increase grid congestion.89
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a Union methodology setting out detailed rules for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin

Meeting with Maarten Verwey (Director-General Economic and Financial Affairs)

14 Jun 2022 · Meeting with Paul de Krom, Chair of the Dutch Chemical Industry Council

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and Koninklijke Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie

14 Jun 2022 · European Green Deal

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

14 Jun 2022 · Implementation chemicals strategy; transition pathway for chemicals sector

Chemical Industry Urges Broader Carbon Tracking in Circular Economy Framework

3 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU revision of indicators measuring progress towards circular economy goals and climate neutrality.
Their ask — The industry requests broader tracking of alternative carbon sources beyond waste recycling, including CO2 captured from industrial processes and bio-based resources. They want indicators aligned with their sector's transition pathway and better reflection of resource efficiency rather than just waste metrics.123
How it helps them — This would enable measuring their transition using non-fossil carbon sources they're already developing.45
Response to: Revision of the monitoring framework for the circular economy

Chemical industry urges clarity in EU due diligence rules

23 May 2022
Feedback on — EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence in value chains.
Their ask — The organization requests narrower definitions, consolidated group compliance, and proportionate sanctions. They argue current definitions are overly broad and create legal uncertainty. They want downstream value chains excluded from scope and penalties based on severity rather than turnover.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and legal exposure for chemical companies.56
Who loses — Workers and communities in supply chains lose protections from environmental and human rights harms.7
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 as regards the lists of products of animal origin, animal by-products and composite products subject to official controls at border control posts

4 May 2022

Chemical industry promotes fertiliser enhancers as climate solution

29 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU framework for certifying carbon removals to scale up sustainable removal technologies.
Their ask — The organization urges recognition of urease and nitrification inhibitors as complementary emission reduction measures. They seek wider endorsement through CAP eco-schemes and clear legislative measures promoting these technologies.123
How it helps them — This would expand markets for their fertiliser enhancer products across EU agriculture.45
Response to: A European Union Regulatory Framework for the Certification of Carbon Removals

Chemical industry urges stricter phosphorus limits in wastewater

20 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU policy to reduce nutrient pollution while maintaining soil fertility.
Their ask — The organization requests stricter phosphorus discharge limits in the Urban Waste Water Directive revision. They argue existing limits are insufficient and better results could be achieved with current technologies at no extra cost.12
How it helps them — This would increase demand for their coagulant products used in phosphorus removal.34
Who loses — Water utilities face potential costs if upgrading treatment systems beyond current requirements.
Response to: Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan

Chemical industry opposes hydrogen blending in natural gas networks

13 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to reform gas markets and facilitate hydrogen market entry.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests deletion of provisions allowing hydrogen blending in natural gas networks. They argue gas quality must be maintained at high purity levels (>98% methane) essential for chemical feedstock. TSOs should reject gas transmissions based on quality concerns regardless of hydrogen percentage.123
How it helps them — This would avoid costly adaptations to industrial installations and maintain feedstock quality.4
Who loses — Hydrogen producers lose market access and blending opportunities in existing gas networks.5
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the internal markets for renewable and natural gases and for hydrogen (recast)

Chemical Industry Seeks Detailed Proposals Before OSOA Implementation

12 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation streamlining chemical safety assessments across agencies under 'one substance, one assessment'.
Their ask — The industry requests more detailed proposals before implementation and opportunities to comment on specifics. They emphasize substance identity complexities and warn against automatic read-across of assessments between agencies without scrutiny.123
How it helps them — This would give them influence over implementation details affecting regulatory treatment of complex substances.45
Who loses — Environmental and health advocates lose faster implementation of coordinated chemical safety assessments.6
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on (re-)attribution of scientific and technical work on chemicals to the EU agencies

Chlor-alkali industry seeks recognition for low-carbon hydrogen production

12 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on renewable and low-carbon gases market integration and hydrogen.
Their ask — Euro Chlor wants regulatory recognition for their low-emission hydrogen produced through chlor-alkali electrolysis. They produce 270,000 tonnes annually of high-purity hydrogen using grid electricity, representing 3.5% of Europe's total hydrogen production. They argue this hydrogen has lower carbon footprint than nuclear-based alternatives.123
How it helps them — Recognition would allow them to market existing production as low-carbon hydrogen without new infrastructure investment.45
Who loses — Dedicated renewable hydrogen producers face competition from legacy industrial hydrogen claiming low-carbon status.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on common rules for the internal markets in renewable and natural gases and in hydrogen

Chemical industry urges recognition of disinfectants in AMR fight

23 Mar 2022
Feedback on — EU recommendation to strengthen member state actions against antimicrobial resistance.
Their ask — The organization seeks recognition that biocidal products like disinfectants and sanitizers are essential tools against antimicrobial resistance when used properly. They emphasize their products combat healthcare-associated infections and support infection prevention in hospitals, food processing, and farming.123
How it helps them — This would protect their market for biocidal products in healthcare and industrial settings.45
Response to: Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on strengthened One Health Actions against Antimicrobial Resistance

Meeting with Mohammed Chahim (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

17 Mar 2022 · CBAM

Chemical Industry Seeks Risk-Based Approach to EU Soil Law

15 Mar 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation establishing conditions for healthy soil, monitoring, and restoration.
Their ask — The industry requests a risk-based approach to soil investigation and remediation that considers land use. They want the new law to avoid overlapping with existing requirements like the Industrial Emissions Directive and preserve national flexibility in addressing contamination. They emphasize that soil investigations in land transactions should remain private and confidential between parties.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to avoid duplicative compliance costs and maintain flexibility in managing contaminated site liabilities.45
Who loses — Environmental groups and affected communities lose transparency about contamination in land sales and weaker remediation standards.6
Response to: Proposal for a Directive on protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils - Soil Health Law

Chemical Industry Seeks RoHS Coordination with REACH Framework

14 Mar 2022
Feedback on — EU review of restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Their ask — Cefic requests coordination between RoHS and REACH regulations to avoid overlapping assessments. They want REACH recognized as the primary framework for chemical safety assessment, with RoHS complementing only where necessary.123
How it helps them — This would reduce duplicative regulatory assessments and prevent inconsistent requirements across different EU laws.45
Who loses — Environmental and health advocates lose an independent assessment pathway for electronic equipment hazards.6
Response to: Review of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Chemical Industry Seeks Weaker Testing Standards for Fertiliser Additives

8 Mar 2022
Feedback on — EU rules on inhibiting compounds in fertilisers and digestate processing requirements.
Their ask — The industry wants to eliminate testing requirements for fertilisers treated with inhibiting compounds, arguing existing methods are sufficient. They also seek to raise the minimum effectiveness threshold from 20% to 50% reduction rates, claiming laboratory conditions don't reflect real-world performance.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs by avoiding new testing protocols for their products.4
Who loses — Farmers and environmental goals lose assurance that fertiliser additives actually reduce emissions under real conditions.5
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the requirements applicable to EU fertilising products containing inhibiting compounds and the post-processing of digestate

Chemical Industry Seeks Resource-Oriented Framework Over Waste Focus

22 Feb 2022
Feedback on — EU revision of Waste Framework Directive to improve waste management and circular economy.
Their ask — The organization requests a transition from waste-oriented to resource-oriented policy framework. They want recognition of chemical recycling's role in transforming waste into valuable secondary raw materials. They emphasize the need for clear definitions and coherence between existing legislation.123
How it helps them — This would position chemical recycling as central to EU circular economy policy.45
Who loses — Traditional waste management sectors lose if policy shifts from disposal to recycling.6
Response to: Review of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives

Response to Evaluation and possible revision of Directive 96/53/CE, of 25 July 1996, laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic

14 Feb 2022

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the establishment of standards detailing the level of service and security of safe and secure parking areas and to the procedures for their certification

7 Feb 2022

Chemical industry seeks streamlined EU waste export rules

17 Jan 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation on waste shipments to support circular economy and combat illegal trafficking.
Their ask — The organization requests digital submission of documents without qualified signatures during transition, EU-wide recognition of pre-consented facilities, and removal of pre-notification requirements. They seek harmonized standards and English-language acceptance across member states.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burden and processing delays for cross-border waste shipments.45
Who loses — Environmental regulators lose oversight tools to prevent illegal waste exports and ensure proper handling.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on shipments of waste and amending Regulations (EU) No 1257/2013 and (EU) No 2020/1056

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexibility in Recycled Plastics Rules

17 Jan 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on safety of recycled plastic in food packaging.
Their ask — The industry wants regulators to focus on overall decontamination capability rather than strict requirements for each process step. They seek looser rules for novel technologies and third-party assessment for imports instead of local authority validation.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance burdens and enable faster market access for chemical recycling processes.45
Who loses — Consumer safety advocates lose stricter safeguards against contaminants in recycled food packaging.6
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 282/2008

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Dec 2021 · Fit for 55

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

1 Dec 2021 · Chemical Strategy for Sustainability

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards Combined Nomenclature and Harmonised System codes and import conditions of certain composite products, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 as regards certain samples and pet birds exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as regards requirements for composite products exempted from official controls at border control posts

23 Nov 2021

Oleochemical Industry Opposes Diverting Animal Fats to Aviation Biofuels

18 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring increased use of sustainable aviation fuels to reduce emissions.
Their ask — APAG urges legislators to prevent rendered animal fats category 3 from being added to biofuel feedstock lists. They want to protect access to these raw materials for existing oleochemical uses rather than diverting them to aviation fuel.12
How it helps them — This would protect their access to limited raw materials and avoid competition from biofuel producers.34
Who loses — Aviation sector loses access to a proven sustainable fuel source needed to meet emissions targets.5
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport

Chemical Industry Seeks Tax Exemptions in Energy Directive

18 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU proposal to restructure energy taxation to align with climate neutrality goals.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests maintaining Member State flexibility to fully exempt energy-intensive industries from environmental charges. They want hydrogen taxed at the same low rate as electricity, regardless of production method. They argue environmental charges should only apply to sectors not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System.123
How it helps them — This would protect them from new energy taxes while preserving capacity to invest in transition.45
Who loses — Households and non-industrial users face higher energy costs without equivalent exemptions or protections.6
Response to: Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

Oleochemical industry warns against biofuel incentives for animal fats

18 Nov 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU Renewable Energy Directive governing biomass use for energy and materials.
Their ask — The industry opposes listing animal fats category 3 in Annex IX, which would incentivize their use for biofuels. They want regulations extended to protect high-value feedstocks for chemical manufacturing, respecting the waste hierarchy and cascading use principle.12
How it helps them — This would secure their access to animal fats for manufacturing bio-based chemicals worth over €4 billion annually.345
Who loses — Biofuel producers lose access to an incentivized feedstock for renewable transport fuels.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652

Fermentation industry warns against biofuel use of molasses

8 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation to reduce shipping emissions through increased sustainable fuel use.
Their ask — The organization requests that FuelEU Maritime align with road transport rules limiting crop-based biofuels like molasses-based bioethanol. They want molasses excluded from sustainable biofuel feedstocks, arguing it should remain prioritized for food and feed uses.12
How it helps them — This would preserve their access to scarce molasses feedstock for fermentation production.34
Who loses — Biofuel producers lose access to molasses as a potential marine fuel feedstock.5
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and amending Directive 2009/16/EC

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

8 Nov 2021 · Discussion on how the pharmaceutical industry could contribute to the EU's agenda for open strategic autonomy and the renewed industrial strategy and on the green transformations of the pharmaceutical sector.

Response to Revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC No 1223/2009) following the EU Chemicals Strategy for sustainability

29 Oct 2021

Chemical industry urges flexibility in energy efficiency targets

29 Oct 2021
Feedback on — EU proposal to recast Energy Efficiency Directive to support higher 2030 climate ambition.
Their ask — The organization requests flexibility for Member States to consider industrial decarbonization pathways that may increase energy consumption. They want removal of strict additionality criteria that exclude certain technologies and fuels. They seek recognition that reaching climate neutrality requires increased climate-neutral energy use in energy-intensive industries.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their ability to pursue decarbonization through technologies like hydrogen electrolysis without energy efficiency penalties.45
Who loses — The EU's overall energy efficiency target weakens if industries can increase consumption under decarbonization exemptions.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on energy efficiency (recast)

Chemical industry urges fire safety rules for solar panels

28 Oct 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation addressing environmental impacts of photovoltaic modules, inverters and systems.
Their ask — The flame retardant industry requests that fire safety be included in Ecolabel, GPP and Ecodesign criteria for photovoltaics. They cite specific fire risks from high electrical currents, inverters, temperatures, and weather exposure.12
How it helps them — This would create mandatory requirements for their flame retardant chemicals in solar installations.34
Who loses — Solar panel manufacturers face higher costs from additional chemical treatments and testing requirements.5
Response to: Environmental impact of photovoltaic modules, inverters and systems - Ecodesign

Chemical Industry Warns Climate Rules Shift Burden from States to Business

26 Oct 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU regulation setting binding annual greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for member states.
Their ask — The organization argues national emission targets are insufficient, leaving industry to shoulder disproportionate effort. They demand stronger carbon leakage protections, guaranteed free allocation volumes under ETS, and supporting measures for renewable hydrogen until cost-competitive. They oppose using ETS allowances for effort-sharing compliance.1234
How it helps them — This would protect their global competitiveness and avoid additional climate compliance costs.56
Who loses — Member states face less pressure to tackle emissions from buildings and transport sectors.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2018/842 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement

Chemical Industry Urges Carbon Sinks Access for Hard-to-Abate Emissions

26 Oct 2021
Feedback on — Review of EU land use and forestry regulation to increase carbon removals and reduce emissions.
Their ask — The industry requests direct access to carbon sinks for compensating residual industrial emissions that cannot be eliminated due to technological limitations. They seek recognition of chemical-based carbon storage products like biopolymers and fiber-based textiles, similar to wood products. They want consistency across EU legislation including ETS and effort-sharing rules.123
How it helps them — This would let them offset unavoidable emissions without technological breakthroughs or policy changes.45
Who loses — Environmental integrity suffers if industry offsets emissions rather than investing in elimination technologies.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulations (EU) 2018/841 as regards the scope, simplifying the compliance rules, setting out the targets of the Member States for 2030 and committing to the collective achievement of climate neutrality by 2035 in the land use, forestry and agriculture sector, and (EU) 2018/1999 as regards improvement in monitoring, reporting, tracking of progress and review

Gelatine industry urges balanced diet approach in sustainable food rules

25 Oct 2021
Feedback on — EU framework regulation establishing principles and requirements for a sustainable food system.
Their ask — The organization requests a balanced diet approach incorporating both plant and animal-based proteins, rather than plant-focused policies. They want existing legislation properly enforced before new measures are introduced. They support a stepwise approach starting with common definitions and principles.123
How it helps them — This would protect their market position by recognizing animal proteins' nutritional value and circular contribution.456
Who loses — Plant-based protein producers lose potential market share from diet shift policies favoring their products.7
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an EU framework for a Union sustainable food system

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

25 Oct 2021 · Microplastics ; chemicals strategy

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

29 Sept 2021 · Fit for 55 Package and the chemical sector

Response to Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on the simplification and possible voluntary digitalisation of labels on chemicals and amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EU) 2019/1009 and (EC) No 648/2004

20 Sept 2021

Meeting with Didier Reynders (Commissioner) and

8 Sept 2021 · Substainable Corporate Governance, Fit for 55

Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Environment)

7 Sept 2021 · chemical recycling and mass balance

Gelatin Industry Urges Balanced Animal Welfare Standards

18 Aug 2021
Feedback on — EU revision of legislation on welfare of food-producing animals and labeling.
Their ask — The organization requests streamlined EU animal welfare standards with proper enforcement mechanisms and simplified labeling. They emphasize farmers must be able to implement reasonable standards and seek balanced trade requirements.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and market fragmentation from inconsistent national schemes.4
Who loses — Animal advocacy groups lose if standards are weakened to accommodate economic concerns.
Response to: Commission proposal for a revision of the EU legislation on the welfare of animals

Response to Commission Report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions on the European Bioeconomy Policy, Stocktaking and future developments

9 Aug 2021

Chemical industry opposes animal fats designation as biofuel feedstock

26 Jul 2021
Feedback on — EU rules on verifying sustainability criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Their ask — The organization demands that rendered animal fats category 3 not be added to Annex IX, which would give them preferential treatment as biofuel feedstock. They argue these fats are intentionally produced by-products used in high-value applications, not waste or residues. They want clearer definitions to prevent animal fats from being reclassified as residues eligible for biofuel incentives.123
How it helps them — This would protect their access to European raw materials at competitive prices.456
Who loses — Biofuel producers lose access to an additional sustainable feedstock for renewable transport fuels.7
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on rules to verify sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria and low indirect land-use change-risk criteria

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexibility in Genotoxicity Testing Requirements

19 Jul 2021
Feedback on — Amendment to REACH Regulation annexes clarifying chemical testing requirements and wording.
Their ask — Cefic requests that genotoxicity testing triggers be based on weight of evidence assessments rather than single positive results. They argue the current wording forces follow-up animal testing even when overall evidence shows a substance is not mutagenic. They propose modified legal text allowing registrants to weigh multiple study results according to quality and validity.123
How it helps them — This would reduce unnecessary animal testing and lower compliance costs for chemical companies.45
Who loses — Public health advocates lose stricter safety testing that single positive results would trigger.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annexes VI to X to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Chemical industry seeks flexibility on EU sustainability reporting rules

14 Jul 2021
Feedback on — New EU requirements for companies to publicly report environmental and social performance.
Their ask — The industry requests adequate flexibility for companies to adjust to new reporting obligations, including 24-36 months implementation time after final legislation. They seek coherence with existing requirements and clarity on key definitions to avoid commercially sensitive disclosures.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid costly IT system retrofitting before standards are finalized.45
Who loses — Investors and civil society groups face delayed access to sustainability information for decision-making.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2013/34/EU, Directive 2004/109/EC, Directive 2006/43/EC and Regulation (EU) No 537/2014, as regards corporate sustainability reporting

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

17 Jun 2021 · Pact for skills

Meeting with Margaritis Schinas (Vice-President) and

16 Jun 2021 · Supply chains for medicines

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

7 Jun 2021 · Pact for skills: re/upskilling needs for a successful green and digital transition in the energy intensive industries ecosystem

Chemical Industry Seeks Simplified EU Taxonomy Reporting Rules

2 Jun 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring large companies to disclose alignment with sustainable investment taxonomy.
Their ask — The organization requests simplified reporting requirements, extended implementation timelines, and flexible disclosure rules. They want removal of prescriptive requirements like seven-year CapEx plan limits and detailed breakdowns of non-aligned activities. They argue current requirements are operationally challenging and create competitive disadvantage versus non-EU competitors.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce reporting complexity and protect commercially sensitive information from non-EU competitors.56
Who loses — Investors lose detailed transparency on why company activities fail sustainability criteria.7
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the content and presentation of information to be disclosed by  undertakings subject to Articles 19a or 29a of Directive 2013/34/EU concerning environmentally sustainable economic activities, and specifying the methodology to comply with that disclosure obligation 

Response to Revision of the Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

31 May 2021

Response to Revision of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45 EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (CLP Regulation)

31 May 2021

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

5 May 2021 · Implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability

Chemical industry urges EU manufacturing reliance to reduce drug dependence on Asia

27 Apr 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU pharmaceutical regulations to ensure medicine access and supply resilience.
Their ask — The organization requests policies to support existing European API manufacturers and reduce dependency on Asian imports. They call for public procurement rules favoring EU suppliers meeting strict environmental and safety standards. They propose a long-term industrial policy accelerating sustainable manufacturing technologies within EU territory.123
How it helps them — This would increase demand for their European manufacturing facilities and ensure long-term profitability.45
Who loses — Asian API manufacturers lose market share as EU procurement prioritizes European suppliers.67
Response to: Evaluation and Revision of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 and Directive 2001/83/EC

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and Fertilizers Europe

16 Apr 2021 · Videoconference - Discussion on a forthcoming proposal for a CBAM and its interaction with the forthcoming ETS reform.

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the prohibition to feed non-ruminant farmed animals, other than fur animals, with protein derived from animals

2 Apr 2021

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

24 Mar 2021 · Commissioner Breton meeting with CEOs from Energy Intensive Industries on Industrial strategy & fit for 55.

Chemical industry demands pure hydrogen supply and competitiveness support

10 Mar 2021
Feedback on — EU revision of gas transmission network rules to facilitate renewable and low-carbon gases.
Their ask — The organization demands parallel methane and hydrogen pipelines with TSOs responsible for delivering homogeneous gases. They request technology-neutral support measures for both production and consumption. No restrictions should limit hydrogen origin for industrial users.1234
How it helps them — This protects their processes from hydrogen blending damage and maintains access to cheaper imports.56
Who loses — Domestic renewable hydrogen producers lose if cheap imports and all hydrogen types qualify equally.78
Response to: [CWP2021] Revision of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Mar 2021 · Fit for 55

Gelatine Industry Urges Balanced Approach to EU Farm Promotion Policy

9 Mar 2021
Feedback on — EU review of agricultural promotion policy to support sustainable consumption and plant-based diets.
Their ask — The gelatine industry requests a more balanced discussion that considers industries linked to meat processing. They emphasize gelatine's role in converting edible by-products into high-value protein products used in food, pharma, and healthcare, contributing to healthy diets and circular economy.123
How it helps them — This would protect their market position amid policy shifts favoring plant-based alternatives.4
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose momentum toward reducing meat consumption and associated emissions.
Response to: Proposal for a of Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products implemented in the internal market and in third countries (recast R 1144/2014)

Chemical Industry Urges Fire Safety Requirements in Battery Regulation

1 Mar 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation on batteries covering their entire life cycle and sustainability requirements.
Their ask — The organization requests that fire safety be explicitly included as a sustainability and safety requirement in the regulation. They argue the current proposal omits ignition risks from safety criteria despite increasing battery fire incidents. They also call for consideration of fast-evolving technologies and research needs in implementation.1234
How it helps them — This would enable use of flame-retardant chemicals produced by the industry.56
Who loses — Battery manufacturers face additional design constraints and compliance costs for fire safety testing.78
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning batteries and waste batteries, repealing Directive 2006/66/EC and amending Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

15 Feb 2021 · Decarbonisation of the chemical industry through electrification and clean hydrogen.

Meeting with Kitti Nyitrai (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson)

15 Feb 2021 · Hydrogen

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

10 Feb 2021 · EU industrial strategy

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

3 Feb 2021 · Chemicals strategy, climate

Chemical Industry Urges Bio-Based Textile Focus in EU Strategy

1 Feb 2021
Feedback on — EU strategy for sustainable textiles emphasizing circularity and climate neutrality.
Their ask — The organization requests a comprehensive approach that considers bio-derived textile fibers throughout their full life cycle, not just recycling at end-of-life. They want support for domestic feedstock access, research and innovation funding, and measures to deploy bio-based production in Europe.1234
How it helps them — This would expand markets for their bio-based chemical products in textiles.56
Who loses — Fossil-based textile manufacturers face competition from subsidized bio-based alternatives.7
Response to: EU strategy for textiles

Response to Revision of EU rules on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (food contact materials)

29 Jan 2021

Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Environment)

27 Jan 2021 · Chemical Industry, Green Deal and Climate Neutrality

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

22 Jan 2021 · Discuss Industrial Strategy and Chemical Strategy

Response to Revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives 2008/50/EC and 2004/107/EC

14 Jan 2021

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President)

13 Jan 2021 · Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) and the need for enforcement; WTO aspects of CSS measures and expected reactions from across the world; CBAM; Brexit implications for the chemical sector

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President)

13 Jan 2021 · Competition and the green deal

Chemical Industry Urges Rejection of Stricter ETS Heat Benchmarks

4 Jan 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU ETS benchmark values for free emission allowance allocation 2021-2025.
Their ask — The organization requests that heat benchmark calculations exclude biomass-fueled installations and continue using natural gas as the reference fuel. They argue the proposed methodology produces unrealistically low benchmarks by including non-representative exceptional data.123
How it helps them — This would maintain their current level of free emission allowances and reduce compliance costs.45
Who loses — Climate goals lose as stricter benchmarks incentivizing cleaner technology would be weakened.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... determining revised benchmark values for free allocation of emission allowances for the period from 2021 to 2025 pursuant to Article 10a(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Response to Proposal for an amended Directive 99/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Directive on the protection of the Environment through criminal law

27 Dec 2020

Chemical Industry Urges Faster, Clearer IPCEI Rules

21 Dec 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU framework for state aid for important projects of common European interest.
Their ask — The organization requests clearer procedures and faster implementation timelines for IPCEIs. They want guidance on combining funding from different sources and protection of confidential business information. They advocate allowing projects to start activities upon invitation submission.123
How it helps them — This would accelerate their investments toward climate neutrality and reduce administrative burdens.45
Who loses — Taxpayers face higher risks if projects fail after early starts without full approval.6
Response to: Revision of the Communication from the Commission — Criteria for the analysis of the compatibility with the internal market of State aid to promote the execution of important projects of common European interest

Chemical Industry Demands Raw Material Access Over Biofuel Use

18 Dec 2020
Feedback on — EU taxonomy classifying environmentally sustainable economic activities for climate objectives.
Their ask — The organization requests the Commission adopt cascading use principles to ensure their access to vegetable oils and animal fats, which are currently diverted to subsidized bioenergy. They want incentives based solely on sustainability criteria without distinguishing between chemical and biological processes.123
How it helps them — This would secure their access to feedstocks currently diverted to energy production.45
Who loses — Biofuel and bioenergy producers lose preferential access to subsidized renewable feedstocks.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives

Chemical Industry Seeks Broader State Aid Eligibility Rules

10 Dec 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and energy.
Their ask — The organization requests broader eligibility criteria for state aid, exemptions from EU policy costs, and financial instruments like carbon contracts-for-difference. They argue current restrictive options would undermine transformation efforts and that member states should be obliged to exempt industrial installations from policy costs.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their energy costs and secure resources for industrial transformation.456
Who loses — Taxpayers fund subsidies while competitive pressure on non-energy-intensive sectors increases.7
Response to: Revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 (2014/C 200/01)

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

1 Dec 2020 · European Clean Hydrogen Alliance and Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

Chemical industry urges protection from higher EU carbon costs

26 Nov 2020
Feedback on — EU Emissions Trading System revision to achieve 55% emissions reduction by 2030.
Their ask — The organization opposes extending ETS to transport and buildings, arguing this would increase industry's carbon costs. They request reduced ETS targets for industry and stronger carbon leakage protections including higher free allocation. They want flexibility in the system and large-scale public financing for decarbonization investments.123456
How it helps them — This would protect them from rising carbon costs and international competition pressures.78
Who loses — Climate ambition loses as industry seeks lower targets and exemptions from costs.9
Response to: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC to contribute to delivering economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions as part of the European Green Deal by enhancing cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and ensuring that other sectors, such as shipping contribute to the emissions reductions needed to move to climate neutrality

Chemical industry urges science-based approach to workplace safety strategy

25 Nov 2020
Feedback on — EU framework on occupational safety and health standards for 2021-2027.
Their ask — The organization seeks better implementation of existing health and safety rules through enhanced social dialogue and science-based evidence. They want stronger coordination between EU agencies and member states, particularly for setting exposure limits. They emphasize the need for synergies between REACH and workplace safety legislation while avoiding regulatory overlaps.123
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory complexity and compliance costs from overlapping rules.45
Who loses — Workers may face weaker protections if industry favors voluntary measures over mandatory rules.6
Response to: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions on an EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027

Response to Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/841 to deliver economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions as part of the European Green deal

25 Nov 2020

Response to Proposal for amendment of the Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to deliver economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions as part of the European Green deal

25 Nov 2020

Chemical industry seeks limits on NGO environmental challenges

25 Nov 2020
Feedback on — Amending EU rules on access to justice in environmental matters under Aarhus Convention.
Their ask — The organization requests that NGOs only be allowed to challenge acts not requiring implementation measures, matching Article 263 TFEU standards. They want tighter criteria for NGO entitlement, arguing NGOs shouldn't challenge acts only remotely connected to their purpose.123
How it helps them — This would reduce legal challenges to chemical industry product authorizations and restrictions.45
Who loses — Environmental NGOs lose their expanded ability to challenge EU environmental decisions in court.67
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on amending Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodies

Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Environment)

24 Nov 2020 · follow-up telephone call

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work.

20 Nov 2020

Meeting with Andrea Beltramello (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

20 Nov 2020 · Rules of origin

Chemical Industry Urges Risk-Based Approach to Water Pollutant Lists

19 Nov 2020
Feedback on — EU revision of priority pollutants in surface and groundwater regulations.
Their ask — Cefic requests that pollutant lists include only substances with clearly identified EU-wide risks based on risk assessment. They want finalized dossiers with realistic timelines for stakeholder input and want substances to be assessed under REACH before water directive inclusion.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their regulatory burden by avoiding duplicative assessments and limiting pollutant designations.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger protections against emerging water pollutants not yet regulated under REACH.6
Response to: Revision of the lists of pollutants affecting surface and groundwaters and the corresponding regulatory standards in the Environmental Quality Standards, Groundwater and Water Framework Directives

Chemical Industry Opposes Stricter Endocrine Disruptor Testing Requirements

16 Nov 2020
Feedback on — EU proposal to update REACH data requirements for identifying endocrine disruptors.
Their ask — The organization requests the Commission consider their previous detailed comments from CARACAL meetings and opposes new testing requirements. They reference earlier submissions from 2019 opposing the amendments.12
How it helps them — This would avoid additional testing costs and compliance burdens for chemical registrations.34
Who loses — Public health advocates lose stronger protections against hormone-disrupting chemicals in products.5
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annexes VII to XI to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Flame retardant industry urges fire safety in EU product rules

16 Nov 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation making products more sustainable, durable, and free from hazardous chemicals.
Their ask — The organization requests that chemical benefits and fire safety functions be considered, not just presence of harmful chemicals. They want agreed frameworks for assessing both chemical benefits and impacts. They emphasize fire safety is important for priority product groups like electronics, textiles and furniture.123
How it helps them — This would protect their members from restrictions on flame retardants used in electronics and furniture.45
Who loses — Consumers and environment lose stronger protections against hazardous chemicals in everyday products.6
Response to: Sustainable Products Policy Legislative Initiative

Meeting with Antoine Colombani (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Helena Braun (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

10 Nov 2020 · European Green Deal and the implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

6 Nov 2020 · Videoconference with Pharmaceutical Industry Associations to discuss shortages of medicines and medical devices including diagnostic tests in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President) and BASF SE

5 Nov 2020 · Decarbonisation; chemicals strategy for sustainability

Meeting with Virginijus Sinkevičius (Commissioner) and

3 Nov 2020 · To discuss Chemicals Strategy, with the focus on innovation, safe and sustainable-by-design, regulation of chemicals based on hazardous properties, enforcement and stakeholder’s participation.

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

30 Oct 2020 · Chemicals Strategy and chemical recycling

Chemical Industry Urges Enforcement Over New Pollution Laws

29 Oct 2020
Feedback on — EU action plan to achieve zero pollution in air, water and soil.
Their ask — The industry requests focus on enforcing existing laws rather than adding new regulations. They want impact assessments before any legislative changes and a framework that supports innovation with easier access to finance. They seek streamlined, consistent rules that eliminate duplication.123
How it helps them — This would avoid new compliance costs while maintaining their competitive position internationally.45
Who loses — Citizens and environmental groups lose stronger protections against pollution from industrial emissions.6
Response to: EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil

Response to Revision of Regulation 166/2006 establishing the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR)

26 Oct 2020

Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Environment)

8 Oct 2020 · first introductory meeting

Meeting with Yizhou Ren (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

8 Oct 2020 · To discuss ETS guidelines.

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

30 Sept 2020 · Call with pharmaceutical and medical device supply Chain on COVID-19

Response to Proposal to amend Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

21 Sept 2020

Chemical Industry Opposes Absolute Energy Efficiency Targets

21 Sept 2020
Feedback on — EU review of Energy Efficiency Directive to support higher 2030 climate targets.
Their ask — The organization requests that energy efficiency targets be performance-related rather than absolute, and made indicative instead of mandatory. They argue mandatory absolute targets are inappropriate for industries already regulated under EU ETS.12
How it helps them — This would allow increased energy use for low-carbon technologies while appearing efficient on relative metrics.34
Who loses — Climate goals lose as total energy consumption could rise despite improved efficiency ratios.5
Response to: Review and possible revision of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency

Meeting with Aliénor Margerit (Cabinet of Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni)

9 Sept 2020 · EURecovery and Sustainable Finance

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexibility in Green Finance Reporting Rules

8 Sept 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring companies to disclose alignment with sustainable investment taxonomy.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests flexibility to adapt reporting systems, coherence with existing requirements, longer implementation timelines, and clearer definitions. They emphasize the multi-year process required for development and implementation when reporting changes are introduced.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid commercially sensitive data disclosure to non-EU competitors.45
Who loses — Investors lose timely access to detailed sustainability data for informed capital allocation decisions.6
Response to: Commission Delegated Regulation 2021/XXX of XXX 2021 supplementing Regulation 2020/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088

Coagulant Industry Urges Stricter Phosphorus Limits in Wastewater

8 Sept 2020
Feedback on — EU revision of regulations governing urban wastewater treatment and environmental protection.
Their ask — INCOPA calls for tighter phosphorus discharge limits to address eutrophication and better management of storm overflows. They encourage action on micro pollutants, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics where necessary. The industry supports measures to recover valuable substances like phosphorus from wastewater and sewage sludge.1234
How it helps them — Stricter phosphorus limits would increase demand for their coagulant products used in treatment.56
Response to: Revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Chemical Industry Urges Maintaining Current F-Gas Phase-Down Schedule

7 Sept 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air-conditioning.
Their ask — The industry requests maintaining the current market-based phase-down system while aligning only with the 2036 Montreal Protocol target. They want improved enforcement against illegal imports and removal of certain exemptions, but oppose accelerating the existing reduction schedule beyond what's already planned.123
How it helps them — This would allow continued EU production and market access for their lower-GWP fluorinated products.45
Who loses — Climate goals lose faster greenhouse gas reductions achievable with more ambitious phase-down targets.6
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (recast)

Chemical Industry Demands Tougher Enforcement Against Non-EU Imports

1 Sept 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU rules on general product safety for consumer products.
Their ask — Cefic calls for stricter enforcement of chemical safety rules, particularly for imported articles. They want harmonized training programs and better coordination between enforcement authorities and customs. They propose extending ECHA's Enforcement Forum to cover imported articles and using new IT tools to screen suspicious products sold online.123
How it helps them — This would create a level playing field with non-EU producers and reduce competition from cheaper non-compliant imports.45
Who loses — Online retailers and non-EU manufacturers face higher compliance costs and stricter border controls.6
Response to: Proposal for a regulation on general product safety

Response to Proposal for a Directive on the provision of information to facilitate consumers’ active participation in the green transition

1 Sept 2020

Chemical Industry Calls for Voluntary Green Claims Framework

31 Aug 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring companies to substantiate environmental claims using standardized footprint methods.
Their ask — Cefic requests a voluntary scheme for environmental claims rather than mandatory requirements. They want methods that are science-based, practical, and cost-efficient with no disproportionate administrative burden. They advocate for alignment with existing ISO frameworks and sector-specific approaches.123
How it helps them — This would allow them flexibility to use their own substantiation methods beyond legal requirements.4
Who loses — Consumer groups lose stronger protections against misleading environmental claims and greenwashing.5
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation on substantiating environmental claims using the Product/Organisation Environmental Footprint methods (green claims)

Response to Evaluation of the Sewage Sludge Directive 86/278/EEC

25 Aug 2020

Chemical industry urges fire safety focus in construction rules

19 Aug 2020
Feedback on — Review of EU Construction Products Regulation affecting building materials and safety standards.
Their ask — The association wants the regulation repaired and improved, not repealed. They urge fire safety to be explicitly included in the revision, aligned with Green Deal sustainability goals.123
How it helps them — This maintains market standards for their flame retardant products in construction materials.45
Who loses — Public safety suffers if fire safety requirements are weakened or removed.6
Response to: Review of the Construction Products Regulation

Gelatine industry urges enforcement over new animal welfare rules

28 Jul 2020
Feedback on — EU evaluation of animal welfare legislation for farmed animals under Farm to Fork Strategy.
Their ask — The organization requests focus on enforcing existing animal welfare standards rather than creating new regulations. They emphasize their industry uses byproducts from meat production and is not involved in live animal treatment, so enforcement should target farms and slaughterhouses.123
How it helps them — This would avoid new compliance costs while positioning their byproduct-based business model as sustainable.45
Who loses — Animal welfare advocates lose opportunity for stricter industry-wide standards across the supply chain.6
Response to: Fitness Check of the EU legislation on animal welfare of farmed animals

Chemical Industry Demands Dedicated Freight Strategy in EU Mobility Plan

28 Jul 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy to reduce transport emissions 90% by 2050 under Green Deal.
Their ask — The organization requests a dedicated freight transport strategy recognizing industry-specific needs like longer distances and heavier loads. They demand improved rail freight reliability and interoperability, EU-wide harmonization of transport procedures, and prioritization of digitalization over transport taxation.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their global competitiveness and avoid supply chain cost increases.456
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger emissions reduction measures through transport taxation and modal shift incentives.7
Response to: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the EU Strategy for a Sustainable and Smart Mobility

Chemical Industry Seeks Mass-Balance Approach for Recycled Content Rules

24 Jul 2020
Feedback on — EU review of packaging rules to improve design, increase recycled content, and reduce waste.
Their ask — The organization requests fully harmonized EU-level rules and a mass-balance approach for measuring recycled content. They want the Commission to recognize chemical recycling technologies and avoid prescriptive definitions that discriminate against new recycling methods.123
How it helps them — This would allow chemical recycling technologies to count toward recycled content targets alongside traditional methods.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter material tracking that ensures genuine recycling over accounting flexibility.
Response to: Revision of Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive to reinforce the essential requirements for packaging and assess the feasibility to establish EU level packaging waste prevention measures and targets

Chemical Industry Seeks Carbon Capture Recognition in EU ETS

24 Jul 2020
Feedback on — Updates to EU emissions monitoring and reporting rules for the emissions trading system.
Their ask — Cefic requests recognition of carbon capture and use (CCU) as avoided emissions rather than reporting them as emitted. They want biogas rules allowing purchases without grid connection requirements and removal of sustainability criteria from biomass zero-rating. They seek clarification that CO2 transport includes ships and trucks.123
How it helps them — Chemical companies would receive emissions credits for captured CO2 in products and expanded flexibility for biomass sourcing.45
Who loses — Environmental integrity weakens if unsustainable biomass receives zero-rating and CCU accounting lacks verification safeguards.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending and correcting Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Meeting with Giorgos Rossides (Cabinet of Commissioner Stella Kyriakides), Karolina Herbout-Borczak (Cabinet of Commissioner Stella Kyriakides)

8 Jul 2020 · Pharmaceutical Strategy

Chemical Industry Urges Reshoring of Medicine Building Blocks

7 Jul 2020
Feedback on — EU pharmaceutical strategy to ensure availability and affordability of medicines.
Their ask — EFCG calls for selective reshoring of key pharmaceutical building blocks to reduce dependency on Asian imports. They want Europe to leverage existing manufacturing capabilities to strengthen supply chain resilience.12
How it helps them — This would increase demand for their European manufacturing facilities and expertise.34
Who loses — Asian suppliers lose market share as Europe reduces reliance on imports.56
Response to: Commission Communication on a Pharmaceutical Strategy- Ensuring sustainable innovation and the availability and affordability of medicines and medical technologies for citizens

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

29 Jun 2020 · Call with pharmaceutical and medical device industry associations on COVID-19

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

29 Jun 2020 · Videoconference with Pharmaceutical Industry Associations to discuss shortages of medicines and medical devices including diagnostic tests in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

Chemical industry urges risk-based approach over hazard criteria

19 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy to ensure toxic-free environment and sustainable chemical alternatives.
Their ask — The industry requests that risk assessment remain central to EU chemicals legislation, replacing hazard-based cut-offs. They want efficacy considered alongside hazard in substitution decisions, and regulatory costs reduced to encourage innovation.123
How it helps them — This would prevent removal of profitable biocides based on hazard classification alone.45
Who loses — Public health and environmental groups lose stronger protections against hazardous chemical exposure.6
Response to: Chemicals strategy for sustainability

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

11 Jun 2020 · Chemicals strategy, decarbonisation, circular economy, HFCs

Meeting with Virginijus Sinkevičius (Commissioner) and

10 Jun 2020 · To share views on Chemicals Strategy and the roadmap of Circular Economy Action Plan

Chemical Industry Calls for Technology-Neutral Hydrogen Support and Competitive Markets

8 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy to scale up clean hydrogen production and use for decarbonization by 2050.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests technology-neutral support schemes based on lifecycle GHG emissions, avoiding restrictive targets. They want equal treatment for hydrogen used as feedstock and energy, and oppose mandatory blending obligations. Infrastructure planning should safeguard gas quality for sensitive industrial processes.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their competitive position and avoid costly equipment adaptations to handle hydrogen-natural gas blends.45
Who loses — Renewable hydrogen producers lose if fossil-based hydrogen with CCS receives equal support and market access.6
Response to: Communication on a EU hydrogen strategy

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures in order to improve the workability of information requirements related to emergency health response

5 Jun 2020

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

4 Jun 2020 · An introductory call to discuss recovery package, EU ETS state aids and Sustainability Chemicals strategy

Meeting with Linsey Mccallum (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Louise Groenfeldt (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

29 May 2020 · To discuss ETS and StateAid

Chemical Industry Urges Coordinated Energy Integration for Climate Goals

15 May 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy for integrating electricity, gas, and other energy sectors for decarbonization.
Their ask — The organization requests technology-neutral support for low-carbon gases and hydrogen, coordinated infrastructure planning across energy sectors, and recognition of chemical-to-fuel processes in emissions accounting. They emphasize the need to assess total energy requirements including storage constraints.123
How it helps them — This would enable continued use of gas infrastructure and avoid costly full electrification.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster emission reductions from delaying full renewable electrification.6
Response to: Communication on ‘Building the energy system of a climate-neutral Europe: An EU Strategy for Smart Sector Integration’

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

15 May 2020 · Video call with Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to discuss Possible shortages of medicines and medical devices for the Covid-19 outbreak

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

12 May 2020 · Economic recovery, energy system integration and the role of hydrogen in the context of decarbonisation

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

11 May 2020 · Discussion on the impact of COVID-19

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

8 May 2020 · Video call with Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to discuss Possible shortages of medicines and medical devices for the Covid-19 outbreak

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

29 Apr 2020 · Video call with Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to discuss Possible shortages of medicines and medical devices for the Covid-19 outbreak

Response to Regulation (EC) No xxxx/xxxx of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles (Euro 7)

24 Apr 2020

Chemical Industry Urges Delay of Ozone Regulation Review

23 Apr 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU regulation on ozone-depleting substances and Montreal Protocol implementation.
Their ask — The organization requests postponing the ozone regulation review to prioritize the fluorinated gases regulation instead. They argue the ozone regulation revision would have marginal benefits while the F-gas regulation review would substantially impact climate goals.123
How it helps them — This would let them focus resources on one regulatory process at a time.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose momentum on tightening controls on remaining ozone-depleting substance exemptions.6
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer and implementing the Montreal Protocol and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

23 Apr 2020 · Video call with Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to discuss Possible shortages of medicines and medical devices for the Covid-19 outbreak

Chemical Industry Seeks Stability in EU Industrial Emissions Review

21 Apr 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU directive governing industrial emissions and best available techniques.
Their ask — The organization requests no new BREF review cycles until revised legislation enters force, and stronger use of integrated approaches for resource efficiency. They oppose using the directive to address greenhouse gas emissions beyond existing trading systems.123
How it helps them — This would provide legal certainty during lengthy compliance processes spanning several years.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose faster implementation of stricter emissions standards and climate measures.6
Response to: Commission proposal for the revision of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

20 Apr 2020 · COVID 19 economic impact on Energy intensive industries

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexible EU Taxonomy Thresholds

17 Apr 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation classifying environmentally sustainable economic activities for investment purposes.
Their ask — The chemical industry requests flexible, gradual thresholds instead of overly ambitious ones. They seek inclusion of chemical recycling alongside mechanical recycling, recognition of virgin plastics' climate benefits, and correction of technical inconsistencies in EU ETS benchmarks. They emphasize the need for hundreds of billions in investment requiring accessible finance.12345
How it helps them — Lower thresholds would make more chemical investments taxonomy-eligible, improving access to sustainable finance.67
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter criteria limiting which chemical activities qualify as sustainable.8
Response to: Commission Delegated Regulation with regard to the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

17 Apr 2020 · Video call with Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to discuss Possible shortages of medicines and medical devices for the Covid-19 outbreak

Chemical industry urges balanced climate targets amid technology gaps

15 Apr 2020
Feedback on — EU proposal to increase 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets to 50-55%.
Their ask — The industry requests redistribution of effort between sectors based on technology readiness and competitive exposure. They emphasize main disruptive technologies are not yet available or demonstrated at industrial scale. They call for reinforced carbon leakage protection and enabling infrastructure before deep transformation.123
How it helps them — This would allow more time for technology development and reduce near-term compliance costs.45
Who loses — Building and transport sectors would face increased reduction requirements under effort redistribution.67
Response to: Commission Communication outlining a comprehensive plan to increase the EU 2030 climate target

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner) and

9 Apr 2020 · Video call with Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations and the European Medicines Agency to discuss Possible shortages of medicines and medical devices for the Covid-19 outbreak

Chemical Industry Calls for Single Market for Wastes

7 Apr 2020
Feedback on — EU review of rules governing cross-border shipments of waste for recycling.
Their ask — The organization requests reducing administrative burden on cross-border waste movement and maintaining current requirements for non-hazardous plastic waste destined for recycling. They want bilateral agreements to facilitate transboundary waste shipments.123
How it helps them — This would ensure stable, affordable feedstock for scaling up chemical recycling technologies.4
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter controls on plastic waste exports and potential protections.5
Response to: Review of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 on Shipments of Waste

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

7 Apr 2020 · Potential issues in dealing with COVID-19

Response to Proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

1 Apr 2020

Chemical Industry Seeks Energy Tax Exemptions to Protect Competitiveness

1 Apr 2020
Feedback on — EU revision of energy taxation rules to align with climate neutrality goals.
Their ask — The organization requests exemptions for energy-intensive industries already covered by EU ETS to avoid double taxation. They want feedstock use to remain untaxed and seek tax policies that enable electrification and alternative fuel use.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their energy costs and protect international market share during industrial transformation.45
Who loses — Climate goals lose revenue that could fund clean energy infrastructure and incentivize emission reductions.6
Response to: Proposal for a revision of Directive 2003/96/EC restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity

Chemical Industry Warns Against Privileged Court Access for Green Groups

1 Apr 2020
Feedback on — EU rules on public access to justice in environmental matters under Aarhus Convention.
Their ask — The organization opposes extending court access for environmental NGOs, arguing this would create privileged treatment. They advocate for alternative measures like administrative and judicial review guidance instead.12
How it helps them — This would prevent environmental groups from challenging industry-affecting regulations more easily than business associations.3
Who loses — Environmental NGOs and citizens lose expanded ability to legally challenge EU environmental decisions.4
Response to: Amendment to the Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodies

Response to Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the Farm to Fork Strategy for a Sustainable Food System

16 Mar 2020

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products

12 Mar 2020

Meeting with Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Stefanie Hiesinger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

27 Feb 2020 · F-gases imports

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

18 Feb 2020 · European Green Deal

Meeting with Phil Hogan (Commissioner)

17 Feb 2020 · Trade Issues

Meeting with Olivier Guersent (Director-General Competition)

17 Feb 2020 · introduce Cefic and discuss DGCOMP relevant issues

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council listing co-formulants which are not accepted for inclusion in plant protection products

12 Feb 2020

Chemical Industry Urges Existing F-Gas Rules Over New Climate Law

6 Feb 2020
Feedback on — EU Climate Law enshrining 2050 climate neutrality objective in legislation.
Their ask — The industry opposes incorporating fluorocarbon controls into the new Climate Law. Instead, they want to maintain the existing F-gas Regulation and its review process as the pathway forward.12
How it helps them — This preserves regulatory stability and avoids stricter controls under new climate legislation.3
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger emissions controls despite F-gases' high warming potential.4
Response to: Climate Law (Legislative proposal)

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy)

31 Jan 2020 · The role of the Energy Intensice Industries in the European Green Deal

Chemical Industry Seeks Flexibility in REACH Registration Update Deadlines

15 Jan 2020
Feedback on — Commission regulation clarifying timeline requirements for updating chemical registration dossiers under REACH.
Their ask — The industry supports the regulation but requests removal of the 3-month contract deadline with testing laboratories and additional time for co-registrants to update chemical safety reports. They want clearer language to avoid confusion about which cases trigger the 3-month deadline.123
How it helps them — This would give them more negotiating power with testing laboratories and more time for complex safety assessments.45
Who loses — Regulators and public lose faster access to updated chemical safety information and testing data.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the duties placed on registrants to update their registrations under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

13 Jan 2020 · European Green Deal

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

25 Oct 2019 · Role of chemical industry in the transformation of European economy into circular

Chemical industry urges 18-month delay for safety data sheet rules

10 Oct 2019
Feedback on — Update to safety data sheet requirements for chemicals under REACH regulation.
Their ask — The industry requests an 18-month implementation period instead of the proposed January 2020 deadline. They argue companies need 12-18 months to adapt IT systems and internal processes to the new requirements. They also seek changes to avoid duplicating information across different sections of safety data sheets.123
How it helps them — This would give them more time to update IT systems and reduce implementation costs.45
Who loses — Workers and environmental groups face delayed access to improved chemical safety information.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

24 Sept 2019 · Policy priorities, climate & trade, chemical standards in EU trade policy

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... establishing detailed rules on the operations to be carried out during and after documentary checks, identity checks and physical checks on animals and goods subject to official controls at border control posts

23 Sept 2019

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures as regards information relating to emergency health response

8 Aug 2019

Chemical Industry Urges Science-Based Approach to Endocrine Disruptor Rules

9 Jul 2019
Feedback on — Review of EU laws regulating endocrine disruptors affecting human and environmental health.
Their ask — The industry wants the Fitness Check to recognize that existing chemical legislation is adequate for managing endocrine disruptors. They call for using OECD test methods and a step-by-step scientific approach before considering new regulations. They emphasize that REACH already handles more than 80 substances for potential endocrine disruption concerns.123
How it helps them — This would avoid new regulatory burdens beyond REACH's existing framework.45
Who loses — Public health advocates lose if gaps remain in testing for thyroid, neurodevelopmental, and metabolic disorders.6
Response to: Fitness Check on the relevant EU legislation on endocrine disruptors

Chemical industry seeks easier free carbon allowance adjustments

8 Jul 2019
Feedback on — EU rules for adjusting free CO2 allowances based on industrial activity changes.
Their ask — The organization requests an absolute threshold alongside the relative 15% threshold for allocation adjustments, and opposes any threshold for energy efficiency improvements. They argue the energy efficiency threshold contradicts the directive's goal of encouraging efficiency.123
How it helps them — This would make it easier for chemical companies to obtain additional free emissions allowances.4
Who loses — Climate goals suffer as more free allowances weaken incentives to reduce emissions.5
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards further arrangements for the adjustments to free allocation of emission allowances due to activity level changes

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

28 Jun 2019 · industrial policy

Chemical Industry Seeks Labelling Exemptions for Polymer Products

8 Feb 2019
Feedback on — Amendment to EU rules on classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances.
Their ask — Cefic requests a derogation from labelling requirements in Annex II for mixtures containing polymers and elastomers, matching existing exemptions in Annex I. They want the Commission to compile a list of all downstream legislative changes triggered by the proposed amendments before the vote.12
How it helps them — This would allow suppliers to omit labels for less hazardous products, reducing compliance burdens.34
Who loses — Consumers and workers lose visible safety warnings on polymer and elastomer products.5
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures and correcting Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/669

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Environment)

4 Feb 2019 · REACH

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (First Vice-President)

31 Jan 2019 · End Plastic Waste, Chemical Recycling, Reflection Paper on a sustainable Europe by 2030

Response to Evaluation of the Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

4 Dec 2018

Chemical industry urges expansion of carbon capture rules

26 Nov 2018
Feedback on — EU regulation on monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions under ETS.
Their ask — The organization requests that carbon capture and utilization be enabled for chemical processes beyond calcium carbonate, using transparent life-cycle criteria. They want lower monitoring requirements for installations transferring CO2 and simplified rules for small emitters.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burden and enable new circular economy business models.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose transparency as simplified monitoring reduces verification rigor for emissions.67
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012

Chemical Industry Seeks Limits on EU Carbon Benchmark Updates

23 Nov 2018
Feedback on — EU rules for free allocation of emission allowances under the ETS scheme.
Their ask — Cefic requests limiting data collection to 2016-2017 and 2021-2022, maintaining current fallback benchmark methodologies based on gas boilers, and excluding biomass installations from heat benchmark calculations. They argue that collecting data from diverse local circumstances could lead to unrepresentative and unrealistic performance assumptions.123
How it helps them — This would prevent tighter efficiency standards that their members cannot technically achieve.45
Who loses — Climate goals lose as stricter benchmarks based on best performers are avoided.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... determining transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances pursuant to Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Meeting with Sebastien Paquot (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

23 Nov 2018 · Chemical Recycling

Meeting with Jean-Eric Paquet (Director-General Research and Innovation)

9 Nov 2018 · Council on innovation-participation

Meeting with Stefano Manservisi (Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

30 Oct 2018 · Introductory meeting to discuss areas and topics of possible coopeartion in Africa and China

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

4 Sept 2018 · Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries - 2050 strategy

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and

31 Aug 2018 · Energy Strategy

Chemical Industry Urges Greater Industrial Integration in Horizon Europe

19 Jul 2018
Feedback on — EU's next research and innovation framework programme, Horizon Europe.
Their ask — Cefic requests stronger industry involvement in defining R&I missions, increased funding for public-private partnerships up to TRL8, and full integration of Key Enabling Technologies. They advocate for innovation-friendly regulation and better alignment between research programmes and legislation development.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their innovation risks and accelerate market introduction of new chemical products.45
Who loses — Researchers lose independence as industry gains more control over research priorities and missions.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination

Chemical Industry Urges Risk-Based Assessment Over Hazard Classification for Endocrine Disruptors

17 Jul 2018
Feedback on — EU framework on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and their regulation across multiple sectors.
Their ask — The industry requests that endocrine disruptors be regulated as threshold substances using risk assessment rather than hazard-based criteria. They want experience with recently adopted regulations evaluated before new measures are introduced, and call for research focusing on dose-response relationships and cognitive impairment.123
How it helps them — This would allow their products to remain on market if exposure levels fall below thresholds.456
Who loses — Public health advocates lose stronger protections against chemicals that may disrupt hormones at low doses.78
Response to: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – A comprehensive framework on endocrine disruptors

Chemical Industry Urges Stronger Confidentiality Safeguards in EFSA Transparency Rules

25 Jun 2018
Feedback on — EU regulation on transparency and sustainability of EFSA food safety risk assessment.
Their ask — The organization requests stronger procedural safeguards for confidentiality claims, including a right to administrative review similar to REACH regulations. They want removal of the Aarhus Emissions Rule reference and oppose early publication of studies before scientific assessment begins.123
How it helps them — This would protect commercially valuable business information from competitors and reduce disincentives for innovation.45
Who loses — Public interest groups lose broader transparency on chemical emissions and safety data.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain amending Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 [on general food law], Directive 2001/18/EC [on the deliberate release into the environment of GMOs], Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 [on GM food and feed], Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 [on feed additives], Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003 [on smoke flavourings], Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 [on food contact materials], Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 [on the common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings], Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 [on plant protection products] and Regulation (EU) No 2015/2283 [on novel foods]

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

11 Jun 2018 · Chemicals decarbonisation potential

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

8 Jun 2018 · Energy transition and the energy intensive industry

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy) and

8 Jun 2018 · clean energy transition

Meeting with Filomena Chirico (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

8 Jun 2018 · Horizon Europe

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work

4 Jun 2018

Response to Proposal on the EU Single Window environment for customs

1 Jun 2018

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on persistent organic pollutants (recast)

17 May 2018

Meeting with Kasia Jurczak (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

26 Apr 2018 · Next framework programme

Meeting with Andrew Bianco (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

18 Apr 2018 · Next Framework Programme

Meeting with Kilian Gross (Cabinet of Vice-President Günther Oettinger)

17 Apr 2018 · FP9

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Environment)

17 Apr 2018 · Chemicals

Meeting with Keith Sequeira (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas), Manuel Nobre Goncalves (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

12 Apr 2018 · Next Framework Programme

Chemical industry urges higher chlorate limits in drinking water

30 Mar 2018
Feedback on — EU proposal to revise quality standards for water intended for human consumption.
Their ask — The industry requests adopting the WHO guideline limit of 0.7mg/l for chlorate instead of the proposed 0.25mg/l. They argue the lower limit would restrict chlorine-based disinfectants that protect public health from infectious diseases.12
How it helps them — This would allow continued use of their chlorine disinfectant products across European markets.34
Who loses — Consumers face potential exposure to higher chlorate levels with suspected health implications.5
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the quality of water intended for human consumption (recast)

Response to Communication from the Commission updating the 2012 European Bioeconomy Strategy

20 Mar 2018

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

9 Mar 2018 · plastics strategy

Gelatine industry seeks streamlined EU import rules for animal products

15 Feb 2018
Feedback on — EU regulation on health certification for imports concerning transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
Their ask — The organization requests recognition of food-grade gelatine and collagen production processes already approved under EU food regulations. They also seek practical flexibility for sealing requirements on small shipments and samples. Additionally, they want clearer specifications that TSE requirements apply only to ruminant-origin materials, not all animal products.123
How it helps them — This would eliminate duplicate production standards and reduce administrative burdens on imports.45
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annex XV to Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 as regards health certification at import into the Union concerning transmissible spongiform encephalopathies

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

13 Feb 2018 · clean energy transition

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and Dow Europe GmbH

7 Feb 2018 · industrial strategy communication

Response to Commission Proposal for a Regulation on transparency and sustainability of the EU food and feed safety risk assessment model amending Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety; and Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release into the environment of GMOs, Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on GM food and feed, Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on feed additives, Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003 on smoke flavourings, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials, Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 on the common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 on plant protection products and Regulation (EU) No 2015/2283 on novel foods.

17 Jan 2018

Meeting with Paulina Dejmek Hack (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker) and

11 Jan 2018 · Industrial policy

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

8 Jan 2018 · R&D&I and competiveness of the chemicals industry

Response to Evaluation of legislation on Food Contact Materials - Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004

20 Dec 2017

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

8 Dec 2017 · State of play Mercosur / trade in general

Meeting with Paulina Dejmek Hack (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker) and

7 Dec 2017 · Industrial policy

Meeting with Robert Schröder (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

27 Nov 2017 · Cefic FP9 mission document

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of First Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and European Federation of National Associations of Water Services

23 Nov 2017 · Discussion on Drinking Water Directive

Response to Fitness Check (evaluation) of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC)

17 Nov 2017

Chemical industry urges full carbon leakage protections for all subsectors

13 Nov 2017
Feedback on — EU consultation on carbon leakage list for emissions trading scheme 2021-2030.
Their ask — Cefic requests all chemical subsectors remain on the carbon leakage list and receive free emissions allowances at benchmark levels. They argue the industry is vertically integrated and discrimination between subsectors would damage competitiveness across whole value chains.12
How it helps them — This would shield them from direct carbon costs and electricity price increases.34
Who loses — EU climate goals suffer as fewer emissions allowances are auctioned for revenue.5
Response to: Commission Decision determining, pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC, a list of sectors and subsectors which are deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage, for the period 2021 to 2030

Meeting with Paulina Dejmek Hack (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker) and

10 Nov 2017 · Politique industrielle

Response to Evaluation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC (UWWTD)

9 Nov 2017

Meeting with Aurore Maillet (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

9 Nov 2017 · Plastics Strategy

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards Annexes I, III,VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII to address nanoforms of substances

1 Nov 2017

Meeting with Lowri Evans (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

17 Oct 2017 · Discussion of the EU industrial policy strategy communication, sustainable chemicals, and enforcement of chemicals legislation

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… on the use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials

20 Sept 2017

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Environment)

5 Sept 2017 · CEFIC initiatives for 2018 and DG ENV priorities for chemicals policy in 2018

Response to Proposal for the revision of Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (Drinking Water Directive)

28 Mar 2017

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and

21 Mar 2017 · Reach evaluation

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the specific compositional and information requirements for total diet replacement for weight control

20 Mar 2017

Meeting with Nathalie Chaze (Cabinet of Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis)

9 Mar 2017 · Endocrine disruptors

Meeting with Michel Barnier (Head of Task Force Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom)

6 Mar 2017 · Meeting with the Task Force for the Preparation and Conduct of the Negotiations with the United Kingdom under Article 50 TEU

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1713 fixing the quantitative limit for the exports of out-of-quota sugar until the end of the 2016/2017 marketing year and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1810

16 Feb 2017

Meeting with Karmenu Vella (Commissioner) and

30 Jan 2017 · Innovation and chemicals

Meeting with Léon Delvaux (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker), Martin Selmayr (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker), Telmo Baltazar (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

29 Nov 2016 · Current EU policy issues

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No …/.. amending Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

14 Oct 2016

Meeting with Inge Bernaerts (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

29 Sept 2016 · Occupational Safety and Health

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

14 Sept 2016 · Endocrine disruptors

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine disrupting properties and amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) 1107/2009

27 Jul 2016

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012

27 Jul 2016

Meeting with Robert Schröder (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

8 Jul 2016 · clean energy

Meeting with Nathalie Chaze (Cabinet of Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis) and CropLife Europe

28 Jun 2016 · Endocrine disruptors

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

25 May 2016 · Courtesy call - Ethanol and TTIP

Meeting with Vytenis Andriukaitis (Commissioner) and

4 Apr 2016 · Endocrine disruptors

Meeting with Nathalie Chaze (Cabinet of Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis)

15 Mar 2016 · Endocrine disruptors

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and East and North Finland EU Office

15 Mar 2016 · Seminar on Circular economy

Meeting with Karmenu Vella (Commissioner)

7 Mar 2016 · Chemical Policy

Meeting with Karmenu Vella (Commissioner)

25 Feb 2016 · Cirrcular economy

Meeting with Aurore Maillet (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

22 Feb 2016 · Circular Economy

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

18 Feb 2016 · Market design

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Environment)

5 Feb 2016 · REACH and plastic policy

Meeting with Tom Tynan (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

3 Dec 2015 · Business discussion

Meeting with Lowri Evans (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

29 Oct 2015 · Competitiveness of the sector, regulatory costs, energy security, innovation issues

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

20 Oct 2015 · Growth and competitiveness

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

27 Jul 2015 · Competitiveness, TTIP Chemicals, Better Regulation Package

Meeting with Christian Linder (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

23 Jul 2015 · Cefic views on summer package

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

17 Jun 2015 · Commission Communication on Energy Union / Climate change agenda to Paris - COP21

Meeting with Gints Freimanis (Cabinet of Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

4 Jun 2015 · General principles of chemical safety: 1) The Regulatory Framework; 2) A non-toxic environment; 3) The circular economy (Chemicals in products/waste)

Meeting with Robert Madelin (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

3 Jun 2015 · New College and Better Regulation

Meeting with Christian Burgsmueller (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

3 Jun 2015 · Energy, Chemicals

Meeting with Emma Udwin (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

1 Jun 2015 · ETS post 2020

Meeting with Telmo Baltazar (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

29 May 2015 · Energy Union

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

29 May 2015 · ETS, carbon leakage

Meeting with Heidi Jern (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

29 May 2015 · Energy Union

Meeting with Eduard Hulicius (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

7 May 2015 · Consumer protection

Meeting with Nathalie Chaze (Cabinet of Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis)

23 Apr 2015 · Overall situation of chemical industry

Meeting with Patricia Reilly (Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics)

21 Apr 2015 · Science advice to policy

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström) and Weber Shandwick

16 Apr 2015 · Bio-ethanol; prospects of lowering duty

Meeting with Aurore Maillet (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

14 Apr 2015 · Sustainable Chemistry

Meeting with Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

13 Mar 2015 · Competitiveness, energy and trade issues

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

13 Mar 2015 · Competitiveness - Energy - Trade

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

13 Mar 2015 · Energy, Competitiveness, Trade

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

9 Mar 2015 · European Energy Policy priorities

Meeting with Jean-Luc Demarty (Director-General Trade)

3 Mar 2015 · Ongoing trade negotiations

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner)

27 Feb 2015 · Sustainability of the European chemical industry

Meeting with Inge Bernaerts (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen) and European Chemical Employers Group

25 Feb 2015 · Employment related issues in the chemical sector

Meeting with Pierre Schellekens (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

19 Feb 2015 · Energy Union and Climate ACtion

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

19 Feb 2015 · Competitiviness, Energy Union and ETS review

Meeting with Maria Da Graca Carvalho (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

12 Jan 2015 · Horizon 2020

Meeting with Paula Pinho (Digital Economy)

18 Dec 2014 · Big Data

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Vice-President)

4 Dec 2014 · Energy and Climate Policy

Meeting with Karmenu Vella (Commissioner)

4 Dec 2014 · Circular Economy and REACH

Meeting with Jon Nyman (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

4 Dec 2014 · TTIP - CETA - green goods