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Classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures
In December 2022, the European Commission proposed a revision of the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, one of the two cornerstones of the EU's framework regulating chemicals. The revision, announced in the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability, notably seeks to identify and classify hazardous chemicals more comprehensively; improve communication on chemical hazards and the notification of relevant information to poison centres for emergency health ...
CO₂ emission performance standards and reporting obligations for new heavy-duty vehicles
Road transport is a major contributor to climate change. CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) have grown steadily, and account for over a quarter of road transport CO2 emissions. On 14 February 2023, the European Commission tabled a legislative proposal to revise Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 setting CO2 emission standards for new HDVs in the EU. The proposed revision would expand the scope of the regulation to include urban buses, coaches, trailers and additional types of lorries. The average ...
Fit for 55 package
The 'fit for 55' package of July and December 2021 was designed to realise the European Climate Law objectives: climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55 % reduction of net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared with 1990 levels. It consisted of 13 interlinked proposals to revise existing EU climate and energy laws, and six new legislative proposals. All proposals, except the Energy Taxation Directive, have been adopted or agreed by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. The package ...
Directiva sobre alegaciones ecológicas
En marzo de 2023, la Comisión propuso una Directiva sobre alegaciones ecológicas. El Parlamento Europeo, durante el período parcial de sesiones de marzo de 2024, está llamado a votar el informe aprobado el 14 de febrero de 2024 por la Comisión de Medio Ambiente, Salud Pública y Seguridad Alimentaria (ENVI) y la Comisión de Mercado Interior y Protección del Consumidor (IMCO).
Normas revisadas de la UE sobre contaminación industrial
Durante el período parcial de sesiones de marzo, el Parlamento Europeo debe someter a votación el acuerdo político provisional alcanzado con el Consejo sobre una actualización de las normas de la Unión para prevenir y controlar la contaminación provocada por la industria. El acuerdo, aprobado por la Comisión de Medio Ambiente, Salud Pública y Seguridad Alimentaria (ENVI) el 11 de enero de 2024, modifica sustancialmente el texto propuesto inicialmente por la Comisión Europea.
Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive
Covering some 52 000 large agro-industrial installations EU-wide, the Industrial Emissions Directive is the main EU instrument regulating industrial pollutant emissions. The proposal for a revision, tabled in April 2022, seeks to bring it into line with the EU's zero pollution ambition, energy, climate and circular economy policy goals under the European Green Deal. The main changes include expanding its scope, strengthening permit requirements, and adding measures to foster innovation. Stakeholders ...
Establishing an industrial emissions portal
The European Green Deal envisages a review of measures addressing pollution from large industrial installations, with a view to aligning existing legislation with the EU's zero pollution ambition, and energy, climate and circular economy policy goals. On 5 April 2022, the European Commission tabled a proposal to revise the Industrial Emissions Directive, the main European Union instrument regulating pollutant emissions from industry, together with a proposal to revise the Regulation establishing ...
What if the problem with cars was not their method of propulsion?
The European automotive industry is striving to adapt to market changes driven by the dual green and digital transition. Electrification has become the main strategy for reducing CO2 emissions, especially in urban traffic. At the same time, the average size and weight of cars have greatly increased. Big electric cars are the trend, but are they really the solution? Could better planning and optimisation of resources help?
Reglamento sobre la restauración de la naturaleza
Durante su período parcial de sesiones de febrero II, se espera que el Parlamento Europeo vote el acuerdo provisional alcanzado en el diálogo tripartito sobre la «Ley de Restauración de la Naturaleza», cuyo objetivo es recuperar los ecosistemas degradados en toda la Unión. El acuerdo, aprobado por la Comisión de Medio Ambiente, Salud Pública y Seguridad Alimentaria (ENVI) el 29 de noviembre de 2023, modifica sustancialmente el texto propuesto inicialmente por la Comisión Europea.
Reglamento sobre detergentes y tensioactivos
El 28 de abril de 2023, la Comisión presentó una propuesta para actualizar el marco de la Unión en materia de detergentes y tensioactivos. El Parlamento Europeo, durante el período parcial de sesiones de febrero II de 2024, está llamado a votar el informe aprobado el 14 de febrero de 2024 por la Comisión de Medio Ambiente, Salud Pública y Seguridad Alimentaria (ENVI).