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Part of situation: EU packaging and greenwashing rules: Implementation and SME- (66 clusters)

EU Commission seeks to ease packaging rules for small businesses

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation EU regulatory burden European Commission small businesses European single market

The European Commission has proposed suspending certain administrative requirements within the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to protect small businesses. The regulation currently requires companies engaged in cross-border sales to appoint authorized representatives and fulfill registration duties in each individual member state. While large corporations can absorb these costs, small online retailers report that these administrative burdens can exceed the value of their sales in specific countries, potentially forcing them to cease operations within the EU single market.

European Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall acknowledged that hundreds of businesses have raised concerns, stating it is unacceptable to demand that small companies establish representatives in every national market. The Council of the EU has also expressed concern, with acting President Thomas Byrne noting the disproportionate costs for small manufacturers.

In a broader movement toward regulatory reform, thirteen EU member states, including the Czech Republic, are calling for a systematic revision of European legislation. Led by initiatives such as those proposed by Czech Chamber of Commerce President Deněk Zajíček, these nations are advocating for a 'thorough cleanup' of existing rules and the introduction of an 'European Consolidation Year' to focus on simplifying and implementing current laws rather than introducing new regulatory burdens.

Entities

Czech Chamber of Commerce · Deněk Zajíček · European Commission · European Parliament · Jessika Roswall

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The European Parliament held discussions last week regarding the impact of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). www.24hod.sk · sita.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Thirteen EU member states, including the Czech Republic, have supported an initiative for a 'thorough cleanup' of EU legislation and proposed an 'European Consolidation Year'. zpravy.kurzy.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The acting President of the Council of the EU, Thomas Byrne, acknowledged that requiring authorized representatives in all 27 member states may be disproportionately costly for small manufacturers. sita.sk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The European Commission has proposed suspending certain problematic obligations under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). www.24hod.sk · sita.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Deněk Zajíček, President of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, is advocating for a systematic revision of European legislation to reduce regulatory burden. zpravy.kurzy.cz
  • [● 2 SOURCES] EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall stated that small companies should not be required to appoint authorized representatives in every member state where they sell small quantities. www.24hod.sk · sita.sk

Sources

HK ČR: Evropa musí změnit způsob, jakým vytváří regulace [www.parlamentnilisty.cz]
Prezident HK Zajíček prosazuje změnu evropské regulace dlouhodobě. Teď začíná tlačit stejným směrem vedle Česka dalších 12 států EU [zpravy.kurzy.cz]
Nové pravidlá EÚ pre obaly narazili na problémy. Komisia žiada do mesiaca nápravu pre malé firmy [www.24hod.sk]
Nové pravidlá EÚ pre obaly narazili na problémy. Komisia žiada do mesiaca nápravu pre malé firmy - SITA. sk [sita.sk]