Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000689/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Massimiliano Salini (PPE)
According to the Competitiveness Compass, one of the flagship actions that the Commission will present in 2025 is the ‘chemicals industry package’, a key component of which is the simplification of the REACH regulation. This measure is designed to secure the competitiveness of the chemicals industry, as well as to safeguard human and environmental health.
Given the vital significance of the package, it is essential that the Commission involve stakeholders, analyse the information gathered, carry out fitness checks, perform stress tests and prepare thorough impact assessments before revealing new initiatives, in line with the Better Regulation Guidelines. More specifically, the aim should be to reduce regulatory complexity and cut red tape, particularly for SMEs, while maintaining high safety and environmental protection standards.
As part of the Competitiveness Compass, the Commission has announced a new SME and competitiveness check to act as a stronger filter for new initiatives.
In light of the above:
- 1.When drawing up and implementing the legislative proposal on simplifying REACH, will the Commission see to it that the Better Regulation Guidelines, including the new SME and competitiveness check, are applied in full?
- 2.In particular, can it provide assurances that the initiative will involve extensive consultations with stakeholders, rigorous analyses and robust impact assessments, in line with the requirements laid down in the guidelines?
Submitted: 13.2.2025