By a wide majority, the European Parliament was approved by the plenary of the European Parliament. Dimitris Tsiodras.
The first legislation for the creation of a common European chemical data platform was approved by 482 votes (72%) to 673 present. The second legislation to strengthen the European Agency’s responsibilities for chemicals was approved by 485 votes (72%). The third legislation, for the redistribution of the responsibilities of all European chemical organizations in the EU, was approved by 486 votes (72%).
The ND Eurogroup’s MEP and spokesman shortly after the vote said: “I thank my colleagues for the widespread support of the three laws. This is not just a technical reform. It is a fundamental change in how to assess chemical safety, which will contribute to the faster and more effective protection of our citizens and the environment, supporting the innovation and competitiveness of the industry. And it is an important step towards a stronger, more transparent and more effective policy for chemicals in the EU. “
Mr Tsiodras presented the three legislation in parliament plenary on Monday night, in the presence of the Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall.
The first regulation concerns the creation of a common data platform to assess chemical safety and enhance consumer protection. This platform will include data of chemicals about their dangers, properties, uses and environmental viability for the benefit of public health, innovation and industry. In addition, it will include data on the levels of chemicals detected in the human body, with the aim of better assessing the level of exposure of EU citizens and taking the necessary protection measures.
The Second Regulation clarifies and reinforces the European Organization’s responsibilities for chemicals (ECHA) while the third party redistributes the responsibilities of European organizations involved in chemicals and enhances their cooperation to avoid overlays and ensure the reliability of scientific and technical results.
These three legislation will ensure that the relevant evaluations of chemicals will be faster, simpler and more transparent. Citizens, businesses and authorities will benefit from simplified and transparent access to information about chemicals and more harmonized and predictable procedures throughout the law. They will reduce the administrative burden for small and medium -sized enterprises, while also ensuring the protection of copyright rights. The new measures will also reduce the time between recognizing a potential risk and the necessary regulatory process, and will significantly contribute to limiting animal testing.
They had been preceded by their widespread approval by the European Parliament Environment Committee, while the next step are negotiations between the three European bodies (European Commission, EU Ministers Council and European Parliament), in which Dimitris Tsiodras will participate as the European Parliament’s negotiator.