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Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.

Joint feedback on EU Roadmap on packaging waste

21 July 2020

Pro Carton along with other associations support the Commission’s ambition to contribute to the circular economy through the review of the requirements for packaging and packaging waste. The review should also ensure that the proposed preventive measures will support the functioning of the internal market and free movement of packaging and packaged goods while avoiding the possible negative impact on the environment. Feedback to the EU Inception Impact Assessment on the initiative “Review of the requirements for packaging and other measures to prevent packaging waste” can be read in the Members Area

Ecorys’ FCM report

8 July 2020

Ecorys’ report entitled “Study supporting the Evaluation of Food Contact Materials (FCM) legislation” has now been published. The study provides an analysis of the current EU legislative framework for FCM. Five main materials are considered a priority by stakeholders: printing inks, paper and board, silicones, varnishes and coatings, and rubber. Positive lists already exist in several Member States for these materials and there is extensive knowledge on these substances within the industry.

Reply from EU to Cepi letter on SUPD

1 July 2020

The EU Commission have replied to a letter from Cepi challenging the draft Single Use Products Directive.

Forest-based products important for climate mitigation

19 June 2020

A new study from Cepi, “Climate effect of the forest-based sector in the European Union”, shows that forests and forest-based products remove a net of 806 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents annually. This corresponds to 20% of all fossil emissions in the European Union. Jori Ringman, Director General at Cepi, called for EU policies that support consumers to move from high-carbon products to low-carbon forest-based products.

European forest industry calls for EU support

15 May 2020

In light of the European Commission’s expected announcement of which business ecosystems will be targeted by the European Recovery Plan and new Industrial Strategy for Europe, the partners of the forest-based sector have sent a proposal to EU Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, to include the European Forest-based Industries Ecosystem as one of the ecosystems eligible for support in the plan.

More than 2 million!

12 May 2020

Members of the Fiber Shield coalition have now donated more than two million face shields to protect key workers around the world.

Call for modification of SUPD definitions

24 April 2020

Pro Carton, ECMA, Cepi and other industry associations call for modification of definitions to the terms “plastic” and “a main structural component” used in the Single Use Plastic Directive (EU 2019/904).

OVER 750,000 FACE SHIELDS DONATED

20 April 2020

Medical professionals across Europe have been facing shortages of crucial protective supplies, including face shields. Our industry is stepping up, by designing and manufacturing folding carton face shields; and making the designs available for all to use.

Key workers

20 April 2020

A short video about key workers at Alexir Partnership and Iggesund, produced in conjunction with BPIF Cartons.

Pro Carton supports challenge to SUP definition

20 April 2020

Pro Carton, and other representatives of the paper and board value chain send a strong message to the European Commission regarding our views on the latest direction the SUP debate has taken.

Cepi supports EU Green Recovery

14 April 2020

Pascal Canfin, Chair of the Environment Committee at the European Parliament, has launched the European alliance for a Green Recovery. This first pan-European call for mobilisation on post-crisis green investment packages will work to build the recovery and transformation plans which enshrine the fight against climate change and biodiversity as a key pillar of the economic strategy.

Cepi Tribute

8 April 2020

Cepi, on behalf of the European paper industry association, has paid tribute to all their employees guaranteeing continued production of essential products and to all transport operators ensuring deliveries across Europe.  A short tribute video has also been produced.

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