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News > EU Energy Use Products Directive > The EU has developed an action plan to reduce hazardous substances in products and waste.

The EU has developed an action plan to reduce hazardous substances in products and waste.

  • 2018-03-14

Europe has recently announced a series of action plans to address the issues related to hazardous substances in products and waste. These plans are incorporated into the EU's circular economy initiative, which includes a review of existing directives and regulations related to chemicals, products, and waste to ensure they align with the EU's future plastics policy and circular economy principles. Over the past year, the European Commission reviewed directives and regulations related to waste management, chemicals, and products, identifying four key issues that must be addressed in promoting a circular economy. One key issue is transparency regarding hazardous substances. The European Commission plans to complete a feasibility study on an innovative information system by 2019, evaluating a new traceability technology to track the history of hazardous substances in the finished product supply chain, encompassing the use of initial raw materials and final recycling. Simultaneously, the European Commission will establish testing and inspection procedures for imported products to ensure that no hazardous substances are added during the production process. II. Legacy Substances Legacy substances are hazardous substances that were already present in products before the implementation of chemical substance bans, but due to current recycling regulations, these substances may exceed the limits set by current chemical substance requirements in recycled products. These legacy hazardous substances may jeopardize the current recycling system, creating a risk of excessive levels of hazardous substances in recycled materials. Therefore, the European Commission plans to finalize a specific decision-making methodology by 2019 to support recycling decisions regarding waste containing hazardous substances. This methodology will guide recycling operators in assessing the content of hazardous substances, assist in controlling the content of hazardous substances in recycled materials, and promote transparency regarding hazardous substances in waste. III. Lack of Harmony in EU Waste Regulations The European Commission will integrate existing networks of experts in chemical substances and waste management, and establish a platform for national waste and product regulations in EU member states to ensure transparency in information requirements regarding chemical substances in products and waste across all member states. IV. Inconsistent Regulations Regarding Waste and Chemicals The EU's implementing agency stated that it will release waste classification guidelines as soon as possible to help waste recycling companies and regulatory agencies reach a consensus on the classification and characteristics of waste, thereby promoting the development and implementation of the circular economy. Source: Chemical Watch (January 18, 2018) (Compiled by PIDC)

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