Cefic urges EU policymakers to apply equal regulatory standards to imported recycled plastics under the PPWR framework. This aims to ensure fair competition, protect recycling infrastructure investmen
Cefic urges EU reform of the Emissions Trading System, warning high carbon costs caused 37 million tons of capacity loss and risk further industrial hollowing out. Leaders demand balanced policies to
Cefic and European industry associations urge EU funding to scale biomethane production via their Joint Biomethane Declaration. They emphasize immediate utilization of existing infrastructure to suppo
Cefic urges the European Commission to ensure the upcoming Electrification Action Plan stimulates electricity consumption and maintains competitive pricing for energy-intensive industries in Europe.
Cefic's Fine Chemicals Group welcomed the European Parliament's support for the Critical Medicines Act, aiming to boost EU pharma competitiveness and reduce dependency on foreign countries.
Cefic joins European business associations in welcoming the EU-Mercosur agreement, which will create the world’s largest trading bloc. This move signals significant opportunities for the chemical indu
Cefic urges the EU to adopt practical, investment-friendly policy measures to accelerate the chemical industry's transition to circularity under the Circular Economy Act.
Cefic states the EU ETS revision must support decarbonization of energy-intensive industries. The association recommends accounting for the 2040 target by allowing limited emissions after 2039.
Cefic proposes policy measures to reduce EU gas costs and boost chemical industry competitiveness, noting natural gas is a critical feedstock and energy source for the sector.
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