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Magyar Kerámia Szövetség

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· A magyar kerámiaipar érdekvédelme, érdekérvényesítése kormányzati szinten, az EU szakmai szövetségében; · Együttműködés az építőanyag-ipari és más jelentős szakmai szövetségekkel; · A környezet védelmét biztosító technológiák kidolgozása; · Energiahatékony technológiák és gazdálkodási módszerek elterjesztése; · Kis- és középvállalkozások versenyhelyzetének megőrzését szolgáló törvényi és gazdasági szabályozásra javaslatok kidolgozása; · Kerámiaipari vállalkozások versenyképességének és a foglalkoztatottság megőrzésének és növelésének érdekében végzendő információs tevékenység, továbbá a vállalkozások segítése tanácsadói szolgáltatással; · Kerámiaipari vállalkozások nemzetközi versenypotenciáljának növelése céljából a Nemzeti Fejlesztési Tervek által nyújtott lehetőségekről információs, valamint pályázati tanácsadó szolgáltatás működtetése; · Termék minőségi követelményrendszerének továbbfejlesztése céljából közreműködés a szabályok kidolgozásában, fejlesztésében, valamint a termékminőség piaci elismerésének megfelelő szabályozásra irányuló javaslatok kidolgozásában; · Termék gyártási és felhasználási technológiák szakmai oktatásának, továbbfejlesztésének szervezése.

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Response to Delegated regulation of regulation 2023/2411 on geographical indications for craft and industrial products

23 Jul 2025

Comments of the Hungarian Ceramic Association on the European Commissions legislative proposal regarding Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products Consultation reference: European Commission Initiative 14283 The Hungarian Ceramic Association, following consultations with several craft and industrial sector stakeholders, welcomes the initiative to establish an EU-wide legal framework for geographical indications (GIs) for non-agricultural products. At the same time, we respectfully submit the following observations and proposals: 1. Machine translation should be mandatory in all Member States: We recommend that Member States should not be allowed to opt out of providing machine translation of relevant documents and guidance. Ensuring access to information in national languages is essential for micro and small enterprises, as it enables better understanding of procedures and facilitates broader participation. 2. Professional support for application preparation: Preparing an application (including documentation, legal declarations, and evidence) requires significant expertise. It is crucial that small-scale producers and artisans have access to appropriate support structures, including legal and technical assistance, particularly for those with limited experience in digital administration. 3. Mandatory designation of a national contact point (Single Point of Contact): We propose that the regulation should require each Member State to designate a dedicated national contact body to coordinate applications and support applicants. This would enhance clarity and efficiency across Member States and ensure equal access to the system. 4. Longer deadlines for appeals: The proposed two-month period for filing appeals is too short for many applicants, especially those less familiar with EU administrative procedures. We recommend extending the deadline to at least three months, or alternatively, requiring that Member States provide structured support to applicants during appeal procedures.
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Response to Migration limits for lead, cadmium and possibly other metals from ceramic and vitreous food contact materials

26 Jun 2019

The Hungarian Association of Ceramic Industry (HACI) represents ca. 1,500 employees working in Ceramic Table- and Ornamentalware Industry in Hungary. As a member of Cerame-Unie FEPF Sector, HACI takes the opinion of FEPF as follows. We welcome the start of current impact assessment. We believe it is an important and necessary step, in order to assess the framework of the impact assessment. Regarding the proposed roadmap, we would like to highlight some key issues which need to be taken into consideration by the European commission. Firstly, as a general comment, the document lacks crucial definitions on (1) limit values; (2) legislative scope and (3) the test method. What are the definitions of traditional, artisanal and culturally valuable products and (4) what will be the derogations for these product categories? And, (5) definition of the list and limits of any additional “heavy metals” that could be included in the revised legislation. Regarding this last point, we would like to highlight that the roadmap fails to recognise the difference between naturally occurring elements in clay and other naturally occurring minerals and materials (such as aluminium) and intentionally added elements (such as lead or cadmium). It should also be noted that some elements are present as natural trace elements. Secondly, regarding the limits, it will be important to assess the impact of different migration limits, particularly if phase 2 elements are included. We consider that more evidence is needed on the studies and the limits used to define if a health effect occurs. Especially since the JRC actively selected samples created ad-hoc with significant over glazed concentrations of lead and cadmium so that the kinetics of reactions could be established and are therefore not a fair representation of the ware production in the European Union. Moreover we would like to point a factual error in the Roadmap, the JRC did not test 6000 samples (as mentioned on page 2) as the number 6000 refers to a measurement value (“Between 2013 and 2017 the JRC's European Reference Laboratory for FCMs (EURL-FCM) generated over 6000 data points on hundreds of samples provided by industry”). We would like to remark that the aim of JRC was limited to study the kinetics of reactions with no intention to evaluate any limits values. The EC will also need to take into consideration whether there will be enough laboratories available to handle the potential increase in testing costs. We also understand the JRC is currently conducting a project on bakeware, regarding the testing methodology. It should be clarified how this will be integrated into a ceramic regulation. Thirdly, the same level of compliance between European and imported goods should be a key priority for the European Commission as they represent more than 80% of the internal market. Indeed, while our internationally operating members have to respect the judicial requirements on FCM rules of the European and other markets, it is not clear to what extent the existing rules have been enforced at a customs level. Fourthly, the impact on employment and job losses should not be underestimated. Ceramic industries are strongly integrated locally. Our companies contribute to the economic, cultural and social fabric of the territories. We therefore would like the EC to outline what is an adequate transition period. Our industry will need time to adapt to the future legislation, particularly if new elements are to be included. As a final point we would like to invite the European Commission to clarify the legislative process, including the timetable. As the European Commission is planning major changes to the legislation, with regards to the limits, the scope but also the enlargement of the text to other sectors (vitreous FCM), we consider that a procedure of an implementing act is an unappropriated tool. We thus request that a co-decision process is followed in order to adopt the future legislation.
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