Dear Executive Vice-President Séjourné,
Dear Commissioner Roswall,
Dear Secretary-General Juhansone,
As representatives of multiple industrial sectors across the European economy, we are writing to express our shared concerns regarding key aspects of the ongoing REACH simplification.
Our sectors are highly interconnected. Many chemical substances and mixtures are not only vital to their own industry but also support hundreds of thousands of professionals and companies across Europe. These substances play a key role in daily applications that range from enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings, to assembling electric vehicles, enabling mobility, and maintaining critical infrastructure. Their value extends to professionals such as retailers, hairdressers and hospitality sector staff, who rely on them to deliver vital services to consumers.
We would like to bring to the Commission’s attention that, above all, a truly simplified REACH must not introduce new burdens on industry…