Policy Updates

European Chemicals Agency will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use. These responsibilities come from the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, on 11 February 2025....

The European Commission has adopted its annual work programme setting a list of the most important new policy and legislative initiatives. One of its main priorities is the simplification of rules and effective implementation.

As a result of revised ETS Directive the EU Commission needs to update several regulatory acts to ensure a uniform implementation across the EU. Progress has been made in Greece, UK, Switzerland, and France.

Eurovent in cooperation with Orgalim provides you with an in-depth overview on recent EU legislative developments. There have been several updates regarding the Platform on Sustainable Finance and the taxonomy.

In cooperation with Orgalim, Eurovent provides you with an in-depth overview of recent EU legislative developments. The implementation of the Regulation establishing a framework for setting up Ecodesign requirements is underway.

In cooperation with Orgalim, Eurovent provides you with an in-depth overview of recent European legislative developments. The editorial group that will work on the Machinery Regulation Guide is now ready to start its activities.

A Directors’ meeting was held at the EU Commission to discuss the circular economy. During the meeting, potential pillars for the Circular Economy Act were discussed.

The EEPLIANT3 report is available and provides the reader with more information and insights on the results and impact achieved.

The EU Commission has published the Competitiveness Compass. This is a communication from the Commission on the measures they want to take to increase competitiveness and secure the prosperity of the EU.

The second stakeholder meeting on the whole lifecycle of greenhouse gas emissions of buildings is scheduled for 21 February 2025.

The European Commission authorised an exemption for the use of F-Gases with GWP of more than 150 for some food service equipment until 30 June 2026.

The Commission has launched 4 calls for public feedback on different secondary legislation relating to NZIA. The secondary legislation is on non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions and used components under NZIA.