Policy

Policy

Cefic is involved in the EU legislative agenda on issues involving chemistry. Our policy agenda stretches across the economy and competitiveness, innovation and health, safety & environment.

In this section you will find details of public policy issues that relate to the work of chemicals businesses. We give a description of what each issue is, any legislative agenda, what we as an industry are doing about it and what are our concerns and priorities.

From testimony to legislation to position or opinion papers and fact sheets, Cefic is working to protect the environment, public health, and the competitiveness of European economy, promoting healthy and safe chemistry for the future.

Energy and Climate Change

As a major energy user as well as enabler of energy - and emissions- saving solutions in all sectors of society, the European chemical industry has a significant role to play in mitigating climate change.

Environment & Health

Cefic and its members continuously strive to better understand environmental and human health effects and ensure the safety of products and processes through Responsible Care.

Industrial Policy

The chemical industry plays an important role in supporting the European economy and society. Not only does the sector provide jobs and added value, it has been recognized as enabler of a sustainable future by the High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry.

Innovation

Societal needs require robust innovation: Europe and the world are in a critical need of more and faster innovation that will make it possible to ease the current pressure on natural resources and on the environment.