OPINION (COM(2023)0645 – C90378/2023 – 2023/0373(COD))
On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution
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Committee on Industry, Research and Energy · Rapporteur: Maria Spyraki
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The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy proposes amendments to the regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses, focusing on support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and training.¶¶¶
Committee position. The committee proposes amendments to the regulation to enhance support for SMEs, including training, assistance, and finance, and to ensure training for certifiers.¶¶¶
Key points
- The Commission and competent authorities should raise awareness and develop training materials, considering the OSPAR Recommendation and consulting stakeholders, with funds for vocational training.¶¶
- Member States must ensure access to information and assistance for economic operators and carriers, with assistance for SMEs possibly including training, organisational and technical help, and access to finance.¶¶¶
- Member States must ensure training programmes for certifiers' personnel.¶
- The specific needs and structural constraints of SMEs should be considered in the context of the regulation.¶
Who is affected
- Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the pellet supply chain, who get tailored assistance and training.¶¶¶
- Economic operators and carriers, who receive information, assistance, and training.¶
- Competent authorities, who collaborate on training and awareness.
- Certifiers, whose personnel get training programmes.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 6 months after entry into force for the Commission to develop training material.¶