Cefic supports robust enforcement of recycled-content claims at the EU border and proposes as an alternative to dedicated customs codes a ‘Customs Declaration Mechanism for Recycled Materials Verification’ that builds on existing certification, reporting and customs systems, enabling reliable verification, better trade data and effective enforcement without creating new customs classifications.
Key messages:
- Customs codes are not designed to verify recycled content
- A declaration and certification-based approach would deliver better enforcement
- The proposal is practical, technology-neutral and builds on existing systems