Feedback on the Commission roadmap on illegal logging – evaluation of EU rules
From the European paper and board industries’ perspective, the fitness-check should focus on the three following issues (fitness check):
Feedback on the roadmap on the impact assessment on proposal for a regulation on deforestation and forest degradation – reducing the impact of products placed on the EU markets
European paper and board industry welcomes the European Commission efforts in seeking proportionate and targeted actions to reduce the impacts of products that are imported to the EU and that are associated with deforestation.
Government Affairs / Public Policy
ECMA has had a busy agenda in the past few months representing the carton sector in multiple consultations and workshops in Brussels concerning the Single Use Plastics Directive implementation and the Tobacco Products Directive.
Paper and Board industry helps demonstrate safety of its materials in food contact applications
Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles
New draft of German mineral oil ordinance
New draft of German mineral oil ordinance
Mapping the industry and regulatory frameworks for food contact materials to support better regulation
Mapping the industry and regulatory frameworks for food contact materials to support better regulation
EuPIA announces availability of updated Good Manufacturing Practice
EuPIA announces availability of updated Good Manufacturing Practice
MEPs vote for tighter safety rules for food contact materials, CEPI, CITPA and FEFCO welcome the vote
Only 4 out of 17 EU listed food contact materials are currently covered by specific EU wide safety measures.
