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Policy pieces that cannot be directly linked to the green and digital transitions. Policy items that can be categorised as related to various areas of interest for the chemicals sector (e.g. skills, labour, etc.).

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29 Mar 2025

EU moves to ban bisphenol A in food contact materials to protect public health

The European Commission adopts a sweeping ban on bisphenol A in food contact materials, citing serious health concerns.

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Cross-cutting policy

29 Mar 2025

ECHA to oversee safety of food packaging materials across the EU

The European Commission has tasked ECHA with improving the safety of chemicals in food contact packaging.

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Cross-cutting policy

01 Jul 2025

Commission welcomes agreement to extend EU gas storage rules until 2027

The EU has agreed to extend gas storage obligations until the end of 2027, reinforcing energy security and market stability ahead of winter seasons.

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Cross-cutting policy

01 Jul 2025

Commission proposes measures to cut EUR 400 million in business compliance costs

The Commission’s fourth Simplification Omnibus package proposes measures to reduce administrative burdens for EU companies, with a focus on SMEs and a new ‘small mid-cap’...

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Cross-cutting policy

23 Sep 2025

ENVI Committee reviews draft opinion on Critical Medicines Act

On 4 September, the ENVI Committee reviewed its draft opinion on the Commission’s Critical Medicines Act proposal. The initiative seeks to reinforce EU manufacturing of...

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Cross-cutting policy

25 Aug 2025

Have your say on new energy market integrity and transparency rules

The Commission is seeking feedback on two important sets of draft rules aimed at making energy markets more transparent and fairer. These rules are being...

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Cross-cutting policy

11 Mar 2025

A new industrial strategy for Europe

This European Commission communication outlines a comprehensive strategy to drive Europe's industrial transformation, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation, and global competitiveness.

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Cross-cutting policy

22 Oct 2025

Pact for the Mediterranean enhancing jobs, energy and security

The European Commission and the High Representative have set out a Pact for the Mediterranean that will step up cooperation and economic connection across the...

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29 Mar 2025

ECHA expands candidate list with five new hazardous chemicals and revises existing entry

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five substances of very high concern to its Candidate List, reinforcing efforts to protect human health and the...

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Cross-cutting policy

29 Mar 2025

EU strengthens chemical safety rules with new additions to PIC Regulation

The EU has added 40 hazardous chemicals to its PIC Regulation, reinforcing export control and protection standards.

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EU moves to ban bisphenol A in food contact materials to protect public health

ECHA to oversee safety of food packaging materials across the EU

Commission welcomes agreement to extend EU gas storage rules until 2027

Commission proposes measures to cut EUR 400 million in business compliance costs

ENVI Committee reviews draft opinion on Critical Medicines Act

Have your say on new energy market integrity and transparency rules

A new industrial strategy for Europe

Pact for the Mediterranean enhancing jobs, energy and security

ECHA expands candidate list with five new hazardous chemicals and revises existing entry

EU strengthens chemical safety rules with new additions to PIC Regulation

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