Posts Tagged ‘Trade’

In yesterday’s vote, the European Parliament acknowledged the benefits of a clear EU-wide waste-sorting label for consumers and companies. This is something TIE has long pleaded for. On the other hand, Parliament also gives EU countries a free hand on labelling for packaging recycling schemes. These schemes involve manufacturers and member states. A label on these…

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament proposed today an EU sorting label in the form of a pictogram that should put an end to the numerous and often contradictory national labelling initiatives we have seen in the past years. The common sorting label will have a positive impact on the environment and will benefit…

TIE joined 120 industry associations to call the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament to preserve the general principles of the internal market in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The internal market framework will best serve the environmental and economic objectives of this regulation. Toy companies now must…

Digital labelling and product information can be a good solution for businesses & consumers alike. It can respond to the call for more transparent information, reduce packaging waste, and reduce costs, We joined an industry alliance to call for a coordinated EU approach. You can read the joint letter here.

We have joined nine industry associations in publishing a joint statement on the proposal on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition. We ask the European Parliament and Council to preserve the internal market and take into account the following core messages: We are in favour of consistency with the ESPR and Substantiating Green claims Amendments…