Ausschuss für Binnenmarkt und Verbraucherschutz

At the committee meeting of 22 - 23 May 2023, Members voted on a provisional agreement, one draft report, and two opinions.

On 15-19 May 2023, IMCO a seven Member delegation, chaired by Ms Christel Schaldemose (S&D) was in Japan, which is one of the world leaders in digital products and services, with over 300 registered AI-related companies.

On 11 May 2023, IMCO and LIBE Members adopted in joint committee the draft report on the Artificial Intelligence Act (2021/0106(COD)).

At the IMCO-JURI joint committee meeting of 26 April 2023, Members discussed the draft report on the proposal for a new Product Liability Directive, which aims to adapt the current EU framework on product liability to the requirements of the digital age and the circular economy.

During the committee meeting of 24-25 April 2023, IMCO adopted the draft opinion for the ENVI committee on the proposal for a Regulation on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products by Rapporteur for opinion, Mr David Cormand (Greens/EFA).

On 26 April 2023, IMCO and INTA, as lead committees, held a first joint-discussion on the proposal for a Regulation banning products made with forced labour on the Union market. The exchange on the draft report is foreseen for the joint IMCO-INTA meeting of 22/23 May 2023.