Consultation on the European Commission’s proposal for a Plastic Pellets Regulation
From Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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From Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Open for submissions from
Submissions closed
Last updated on
Consultation is open
The aim of this consultation is to seek views from interested parties on the EU proposal to introduce a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution.
The European Commission published a proposal in October 2023 for a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution.
The proposal would introduce requirements for certification, record-keeping and risk assessment plans by relevant operators in the EU and on all carriers transporting plastic pellets in the Union. There are lighter requirements for SMEs, to ensure the appropriate mitigation of potential impacts on their operations.
Submissions received will help to inform Ireland’s position in ongoing negotiations in this matter with the relevant European Working Party on the Environment.
The Consultation Paper is available for download below, along with a copy of the Proposal itself and its Annexes.
Consultation on EU proposal for a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution
Proposal for Regulation on Plastic Pellet Losses - Annexes
Submissions may be sent by email to circeconmaterials@decc.gov.ie or by post to:
Plastic Pellets Regulation Consultation,
Circular Economy Division,
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications,
Newtown Road,
Wexford.
Y35 AP90
The closing date for receipt of completed submissions is 5.30pm on Friday, 19 July 2024
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