Summary
Cefic, representing the European chemical industry, emphasises the importance of soil protection and supports the development of an EU Soil Health Law. Cefic therefore supports soil health to be
addressed through an EU-wide strategy supported by national action plans. Key points in our position includes ensuring coherence between national and EU soil legislation, adopting a risk-based approach to soil contamination and remediation, and safeguarding private land transactions. Cefic advocates for a risk-based and sustainable model for contaminated land assessment and management.
Key Takeaways:
- Any new Soil Health Law proposal should ensure coherence and avoid overlapping with existing EU and national legislation.
- A risk-based approach should be used for soil investigation and remediation, considering potential human health and environmental risks.
- Any new Soil Health Law should allow private commercial transactions and preservation of private ownership rights while managing potential future liabilities.