Olivier Peyrat

News from the EU Commission! Today, new measures were adopted to restrict PFAS in firefighting foams under the REACH Regulation. PFAS — known as “forever chemicals” — poses risks to our health and environment. Firefighting foams have been a major source of PFAS pollution, contaminating soil, water, and exposing firefighters. This restriction will prevent around 470 tonnes of PFAS emissions yearly and ensure a transition to safer, PFAS-free alternatives. This is a step towards a toxic-free environment and sustainable future. Press release here: https://lnkd.in/d7Z6UBq5

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Today we proposed a new Regulation to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers in the context of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. Key elements include: ✅ Enhanced monitoring – The European Commission will closely track market trends and report to the Council and European Parliament every six months to assess the impacts of imports. ⚡ Swift actions – Clear timelines will ensure quick responses: • Investigations launched without delay upon appropriate requests from Member States • Provisional measures within 21 days when there is a risk of harm • Full investigations concluded ideally within 4 months for sensitive products Through the proposal, the Commission will protect EU farmers, by launching an investigation if: 🔹Import prices from Mercosur are at least 10% lower than prices of respective EU products, AND ✔️EITHER import of that product rise by more than 10% in a year ✔️OR import prices fall by 10% compared to the previous year Get the facts: https://lnkd.in/d_MRytbc #EUTrade #Mercosur

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🔑 Critical raw materials are essential for Europe’s industry, innovation and competitiveness The Commission has launched the second call for Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act ⏰ Deadline: 15 January 2026 ✅ Faster permitting ✅ Facilitation of access to finance ✅ Support for offtake agreements These projects will help strengthen the EU’s resilience, diversify supply and boost opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and industry across Europe. Read the full article here 👉https://lnkd.in/egx2zwPu

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🌍 How will the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) affect actors across global supply chains, from manufacturers and processors to exporters and importers? 💼 Preferred by Nature has teamed up with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., Acta and EPPA to present a webinar on August 5 exploring how the #EUDR is influencing a new era of global due diligence. 🎙️ Our Senior Manager of Sustainability Advisory, Jennifer Mleczko, will speak alongside Diana Borcea, Senior Account Manager at EPPA, L. Claire Hansen, Regulatory Analyst at Acta, and Lynn L. Bergeson, President of Acta. The session will examine the current state of implementation in both the EU and US, what the regulation means for traders and other supply chain actors, potential consequences of non-compliance, and case studies on due diligence in practice. Registration is free. Don’t miss out! 👉https://lnkd.in/eQ8FQG-x

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Deposit return systems (DRS) have been shaping recycling in Europe for decades, and their impact keeps growing. 🔄  Today, 17 European countries have a DRS in place, with more on the way. Why?  ✅ Higher collection rates: Germany’s DRS captures 98% of eligible drink containers, with countries like Norway, Slovakia, and Ireland also achieving impressive returns.  ✅ Less litter: Latvia saw a 61% drop in plastic bottles found in coastal clean-ups within just two years of launching a DRS.  ✅ More recycled content: DRS keeps materials clean and high-quality, helping meet EU targets for recycled content in new bottles and cans.  And the momentum isn’t slowing. Austria launched its DRS in January 2025, Poland is next in line, and Portugal and Spain are gearing up for their own systems. Want to see how DRS is shaping the future of recycling in Europe? 👉 https://lnkd.in/exmDzjhY  

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📣 We have published a repository on co-formulants in plant protection products, accompanied by a reference guide to support its use. The repository brings data together in a single place, helping to streamline assessments and reduce duplication at national and EU levels. The reference guide explains definitions, data sources, and rules applied throughout the dataset. Explore the repository and reference guide here: https://lnkd.in/eZJ7vySq #PlantProtection #Agriculture #FoodSafety #EFSA | EU Health and Food Safety

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Τhe #Science4EU campaign launched to show how EU-supported science delivers real benefits to our lives. Its launch coincided with this year’s Europe Day. In Slovenia, Anna and Anja are developing bio-inspired coatings that act like ‘living skin’, shielding buildings from weather, cleaning the air and repairing themselves naturally. With EU support, researchers are replacing toxic materials with eco-friendly solutions. The EU stands for science. Do you? Discover more, here: europa.eu/!86TYFq

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Creating a pathway for nature 🌿 The European Commission has published its #NatureCredits Roadmap, facilitating increased private investment in nature-positive actions throughout Europe 🌿  Through Green Assist, the EU is supporting pioneering pilot projects in France, Estonia and Peru, to test the feasibility of nature credit models. Nature credits offer an innovative solution for #EUbiodiversity and #ClimateAction, by rewarding farmers, foresters, landowners, and local communities for protecting and restoring ecosystems. By testing these models, Europe is paving the way for robust nature-based markets that can help achieve our climate and biodiversity goals. Read more here 👉 https://europa.eu/!bhFNMg  #LIFEProgramme #EUBiodiversity

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Will #PACM shut out nature-based removals? As the UNFCCC’s Methodological Expert Panel (MEP) and Supervisory Body prepare to make a pivotal decision on permanence under Paris Article 6.4, the stakes could not be higher, write Gabriel Labbate and Ruben Lubowski. https://lnkd.in/erHBerVi

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