In the context of the ongoing and future simplification efforts of the Commission, Cefic published the paper ‘Towards a simpler, faster and more supportive legislative framework to help restore Europe’s competitiveness’. The Omnibus packages outlined in the 2025 Commission Work Programme are the start of a comprehensive review of existing EU legislation. Cefic’s paper proposes…
Cefic has published its 10-point action plan aimed at simplifying REACH, the EU’s flagship chemicals legislation. As the European Commission prepares for a “targeted revision” of REACH by the end of 2025, Cefic’s plan brings forward concrete proposals to simplify rules, streamline processes, and foster innovation, all while upholding robust standards for safety and environmental…
Following the publication of the Competitiveness Compass, which outlines a new approach to competition policy and announces measures to close the innovation gap, reduce bureaucracy, and speed up approval processes, Marco Mensink, Cefic Director General, stated: With this new direction in policy, the European Commission is sending an important signal. The calls of almost 1300 industry leaders, united through…
Explore this year’s outstanding Responsible Care Awards 2024 projects, including 14 winners and 9 commendations. These projects exemplify diverse ways the industry is building a competitive, resilient, and sustainable future for Europe.
As highlighted in the EU Chemical industry Transition Pathway recently published by the European Commission, the chemical sector is heading towards the biggest transformation in its history. A transformation covering four different dimensions, as we go climate neutral, circular, digital while transitioning to safe and sustainable chemicals. A new interactive and customizable map shows planned and ongoing projects and investments in low-carbon technologies made by the EU chemical manufacturers. You will be able to explore the activities across different European countries and across a broad range of technologies.
Cefic’s 2024 Facts & Figures report reinforces the need to take bold and urgent action to secure Europe’s industrial future, not only to implement the Green Deal but also to prevent further de-industrialisation in Europe.
To help those keen to acquire an accurate picture of the industry, what it does, where, and why. We have produced the "Landscape of the European Chemical Industry", providing a regional overview and country-by-country snapshots, the challenges it faces and our ambitions for the future. The forces that shape its locations, challenges and solutions are as complex as many of its formulas.