Our European Public Policy team is pleased to share with you our monthly newsletter, which looks at key developments in EU sustainability law and policy.
This month is a particularly packed issues as the European Commission has proposed a range of climate proposals. This month’s edition includes the following:
European Commission outlines priorities for the year ahead in the State of the Union speech.
European Commission publishes a roadmap on carbon removals.
European plastic manufacturers’ support for mandatory recycled content targets causes controversy.
European Commission discusses revision of the implementation of the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive.
European Commission presents calculation rules for sorted waste.
European Commission consults on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in online sales.
European Commission launches a study on the unintentional release of microplastics.
ECHA updates authorisation formats to conform with recent court rulings.
European Commission intends to refuse some REACH authorisations for pitch, coal tar, high temperature.
ECHA presents a database of hazardous chemicals in products.
ECHA committee does not find sufficient evidence for risks from single-use baby diapers.
ECHA issues new guidance on the classification and labelling of titanium dioxide (TiO2).
European Parliament calls for phasing out animal testing.
European Commission plans an environmental implementation review.
European Commission presents examples for greening the competition policy.
European Commission replies to questions on limiting the environmental impact of the ICT sector.
European Court of Auditors recommends more sustainable finance.
Italy is set to implement the EU Single-use Plastics Directive (SUPD) with exceptions for bioplastics.
France launches a national circular economy strategy.
