Summary
The position paper, submitted by Cefic in May 2020, responds to the European Commission’s Roadmap on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). The chemical industry emphasises the vital role of chemicals in achieving climate goals and stresses the need for a holistic approach to the Green Deal, focusing on climate neutrality, circular economy, and resource efficiency. It advocates for improved implementation of REACH, proportionate regulatory measures for complex scientific issues, and fostering innovation for sustainable products.
Concrete Takeaways
- Enhance REACH implementation and enforcement to build on existing safety measures and regulatory predictability, addressing import enforcement and communication improvements.
- Employ a science-based, proportionate approach to manage complex issues like endocrine disruptors and environmental contaminants, using a stepwise regulatory framework.
- Promote innovation through sectoral partnerships and digital technologies to develop sustainable products, support the Circular Economy Action Plan, and improve chemical safety testing while minimising animal use.