US EditionPublication of an EU Action Plan for Chemicals and a Simplification Package
BELGIUM, JUL 8 – The plan aims to modernize the EU chemical sector by simplifying regulations and cutting costs, with an expected annual savings of €363 million for the industry, while preparing a broad PFAS ban.
- On the 8th of July, 2025, Brussels saw the unveiling of a new action plan and a streamlining initiative aimed at the European Union's chemical sector, introduced by the EU's executive body.
- The plan responds to challenges like high energy costs, unfair competition, and weak demand while aiming to boost competitiveness and modernization.
- It includes public subsidies to reduce electricity costs, measures to lower energy and feedstock expenses, strict import monitoring, and creation of a Critical Chemicals Alliance.
- The Commission estimates that these reforms will save the industry more than 360 million euros each year and highlighted that the plan focuses on overcoming significant obstacles such as elevated energy expenses, intense international competition, and reduced market demand.
- The plan may enable prolonged PFAS use in consumer products despite health concerns, prompting criticism over weaker safeguards and calls for stronger public protections by advocacy groups.
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According to its new strategy for the chemical industry, the EU Commission wants to promote private investments and plans to relax climate and health standards. Criticism is reflected in the interests of the economy.
The objective is to generate annual savings of 363 million euros, while ensuring the permanence in Europe of the chemical production strategically more important: ammonia, chlorine and methanol
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EU Commission wants fewer regulations for chemicals. SF fears free pass for industry and consequences for citizens.
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