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Highlights - Exchange of views with the European Commission on the outcome of CITES COP20 - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On 25 February, the Commission will debrief ENVI Members on the outcome of the 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which a five-member ENVI delegation attended from 24 to 26 November 2025.The conference marked the 50th anniversary of the Convention, which aims to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. Delegates examined 51 proposals concerning species listings under CITES. Parties reached broad agreement on numerous new listings, including marine species, sharks, endemic reptiles, sloths, sea cucumbers and several bird species. A number of these proposals were submitted or co-sponsored by the EU. Important decisions were also adopted to strengthen implementation and enforcement measures, notably to combat online wildlife crime, address illicit financial flows and improve traceability. In addition, Parties agreed on the "CITES Strategic Vision: 2021-2030" and adopted a range of measures concerning governance and financial matters.
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Highlights - Joint vote on draft report extending mitigating measures to small mid-cap enterprises - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On 25 February, ENVI, ECON and LIBE Members will vote on the 4th Omnibus Simplification Package, which amends six regulations with the objective of extending certain mitigating measures currently available to SMEs to small mid-cap enterprises (SMCs) and introducing further targeted simplifications.The proposal establishes a new category of companies - SMCs - and seeks to facilitate their scaling-up, while reducing administrative burdens to enhance coherence, proportionality and legal clarity. Six compromise amendments have been negotiated, covering all 136 amendments tabled. Central elements include the definition of SMCs and harmonised thresholds for SMCs (fewer than 1 000 employees and either annual turnover not exceeding EUR 200 million or a balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 172 million), calculated in line with the relevant Commission Recommendation. In addition, a review clause empowers the Commission to reassess thresholds five years after entry into force and every five years thereafter, and to accompany this review with a report assessing economic, social and environmental impacts. IMCO and INTA delivered opinions within their respective competences.
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Highlights - Joint vote with IMCO on a provisional agreement on End of Live Vehicles - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On 25 February, ENVI and IMCO Members will vote on a provisional agreement reached on 11 December on the regulation concerning circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The regulation replaces two existing directives by setting and harmonising requirements to ensure that new vehicles are designed to support re-use, recycling and recovery. It will apply 24 months after entry into force.The deal sets targets for phasing in plastic recycled content in new vehicles over ten years (15% in 6 years, 25% in 10 years). At least 20% of the recycled plastic must come from closed-loop recycling to ensure valuable materials are retained within the EU's circular economy. After completing feasibility studies, the Commission must set targets for recycled steel and aluminium. The feasibility of setting targets for other critical raw materials will also be studied. To address 'missing vehicles' and illegal dismantling, the deal clarifies the distinction between a used vehicle and an end-of-life vehicle. It also sets requirements for transferring the ownership of used vehicles, without further burdening citizens. The co-legislators agreed on a ban on the export of non-roadworthy vehicles applicable 5 years after entry into force. The deal includes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, including a cross-border mechanism to ensure functioning across the EU single market.
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Highlights - Joint consideration with IMCO of amendments on the Chemicals Omnibus - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On 25 February, ENVI and IMCO Members will consider amendments on the sixth simplification omnibus for chemicals. The Commission proposal, presented on 8 July 2025, aims to simplify and streamline specific requirements and procedures to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and compliance costs, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment.The draft report was presented on 29 January and amends the CLP Regulation to clarify derogations for small packaging and technical containers, streamline advertising and distance-sales obligations. Proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Products Regulation establish clearer and more efficient procedures for approving cosmetic ingredients. The proposed changes to the Fertilising Products Regulation aim to improve proportionality, competitiveness and innovation, particularly for SMEs. 508 Amendments were presented by ENVI and IMCO Members and will be subject to consideration during the joint Commitees' meeting.
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Highlights - Consideration and vote on objections to formaldehyde in biocides - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On 25 February, ENVI Members will consider and vote on objections to two Commission implementing regulations approving formaldehyde released from certain reaction products as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products.The objectors oppose these measures on the grounds that they are not compatible with the aim and the content of the Biocidal Products Regulation. The objectors point out that the approval of the substances concerned is inappropriate and disproportionate because the Commission based its analysis of alternatives on an incomplete hazard profile, failed to consider their endocrine-disrupting properties in its evaluation, and proposed risk mitigation measures that cannot be considered binding. The objectors also argue that the regulation violates the precautionary principle and the Commission's obligation to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment. The objectors call on the Commission to withdraw the draft regulations.
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