Open letter to legislators on finding solution to the housing crisis
Today EFCC joined Construction 2050 Alliance in the discussion on the the critical situation in housing in Europe that has a negative impact on the construction industry. The roundtable discussion was hosted by the Urban Intergroup of the European Parliament. EFCC is one of the signatories to an open letter from the Construction 2050 Alliance, which advocates for action to be taken at the European level as the crisis affects the whole Europe. The letter was released at the time of the event.
EFCC position on the European positive list under the Drinking Water Directive
Today EFCC submitted its position in reply to the public consultation on the delegated act that supplements the Drinking Water Directive and that lays down the procedure for amending the European positive list of starting substances, compositions or constituents to be used in the manufacture of materials or products intended to be in contact with drinking water. EFCC is concerned that the increased data collection and analytical requirements planned to be required for the positive listing will put a significant burden of the manufactures and downstream users. In addition to this, EFCC considers that neither the DWD nor this implementing act provide sufficient protection for the shared data and confidential business information and as such is not protecting the intellectual property of the European economic operators. As downstream user formulators we fear that the number of applicants for the positive listing will be very limited resulting in a lack of substances available for drinking water materials after 2025. This would lead to a significant reduction of construction products available for drinking water installations which could put the distribution of the drinking water to European consumers via the pipe systems at risk.
EFCC position on the data handling aspects of the revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
EFCC supports the key objectives of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) revision, and in particular the ones aimed at addressing the shortcomings of the current rules, enhancing the sustainability of construction products and contributing to the objectives of the green and digital transition of the European economy. However, EFCC members have been concerned about the planned introduction of a significant number of additional data sharing requirements. Members consider many of the additional data sharing requirements as not improving the accessibility of relevant digital product information for citizens and authorities, whilst adding a very significant administrative burden on the construction chemicals industry.
Transition Pathway for a resilient, greener and more digital construction ecosystem
EFCC welcomes the Transition Pathway for a resilient, greener and more digital construction ecosystem launched by the European Commission today in the framework of the 3rd meeting of the High Level Construction Forum. Construction is the second largest industrial ecosystem in the European Union in economic terms and, together with other industrial ecosystems, it must transform its business models and value chains to become the foundation of a green, digital and resilient European economy. The European Commission pointed out that this Transition Pathway has to be considered as a handbook, a vision developed together with all stakeholders, and it can be improved and adapted in the future.
The European Commision proposal for a revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
The Construction Products Regulation lays down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU. The Regulation provides a common technical language to assess the performance of construction products. It ensures that reliable information is available to professionals, public authorities, and consumers, so they can compare the performance of products from different manufacturers in different countries.