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Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency
TA-10-2025-0236 · P10_TA(2025)0236 · PE763.254
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Parliament's amended version of the proposed directive amends Directive 2011/65/EU to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).¶ It lays down rules for ECHA's role in evaluating restriction proposals and other technical tasks under the directive.
Key points
- The directive re-attributes scientific and technical tasks from the Commission to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under Directive 2011/65/EU.¶
- ECHA is tasked with preparing and evaluating restriction proposals, including assessing socio-economic impacts and alternatives.
- The Commission retains decision-making powers, but must base decisions on ECHA's scientific opinions.
- Member states must ensure that ECHA receives necessary information and cooperation for its tasks.
- The directive sets deadlines for ECHA to deliver opinions and for the Commission to decide on restrictions.
- It includes provisions for transparency and public consultation in the evaluation process.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers, importers and downstream users of electrical and electronic equipment subject to restrictions under Directive 2011/65/EU.¶
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), which gains new scientific and technical responsibilities.
- European Commission, which must follow ECHA's scientific opinions when adopting restrictions.
Legal basis: Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶