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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sporting goods group backs EU single market strategy, unified EPR
The European Commision's strategy is aimed at revitalising the Single Market given the European market boasts a GDP of €18tn ($20.58tn) and stands as the world's second-largest economy (nearly 18% of the global economy). Encompassing 30 states, the European Market serves 450m consumers and includes 26m businesses, providing expansive access to an array of products, services, and investment opportunities. The new Single Market Strategy responds to the European Council's request in April 2024 for the commission to formulate a comprehensive single market strategy by June 2025. The comprehensive plan includes over 50 proposals designed to facilitate business operations within the Single Market by focusing on the elimination of trade barriers, fostering job creation, and driving economic growth. The strategy emphasises on priorities such as the removal of barriers to trade, injecting vitality into Europe's service sector, bolstering the development and expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), simplifying current regulations, mainstreaming digitalisation, and enhancing collective governance and ownership of the Single Market. The sporting goods industry, represented by FESI, has expressed its support for the identification and planned removal of fragmented labelling requirements and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, which are part of the "Terrible Ten" barriers addressed in the new Single Market Strategy. These issues have historically presented substantial hurdles for both large brands and SMEs, leading to administrative burdens, waste generation, and hindrances in adopting sustainable practices across national borders. FESI secretary general Jérôme Pero said: 'The recognition of packaging, labelling and EPR fragmentation as major market barriers is a direct reflection of the concerns our industry has raised for years. Today's strategy is a step in the right direction – we now want to see those words turned into action.' The implementation of these changes is anticipated to provide significant relief for businesses, particularly SMEs that have been grappling with varying compliance requirements across different countries. Despite this positive outlook, FESI expressed concern regarding recent actions by the EC which seem contradictory to the strategy's objectives. This concern stems from the commission's approval of France's Ecoscore system shortly before announcing the new strategy, a move that could potentially lead to further regulatory fragmentation. 'We welcome the strategy's ambitions, but coherence will be key. Approving national measures like Ecoscore while committing to harmonisation raises questions. We urge the commission to ensure its own actions do not undermine the goals it has set today,' Pero stated. FESI has pledged its support during the implementation phase of the proposed strategy and is keen on collaborating with both the commission and member states to achieve swift and enforceable results. In addition, the sporting goods industry in Europe, primarily composed of SMEs, expressed its willingness to contribute actively towards creating a more competitive, sustainable, and fully integrated Single Market. FESI represents approximately 1,800 manufacturers with 70 to 75% of its membership consisting of SMEs. In April this year, the federation welcomed the European Parliament's approval of the revised Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR), but raised concerns about plans to ban the destruction of unsold goods, particularly in relation to goods that infringe intellectual property rights. "Sporting goods group backs EU single market strategy, unified EPR" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Star
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Second life for dead EV batteries
PETALING JAYA: With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia on the rise, talks have begun with EV producers on what to do with the almost 900,000 depleted lithium-ion batteries by 2050. This is because if they are improperly disposed, the depleted EV batteries could pose environmental and health challenges for the nation. CLICK TO ENLARGE 'We are currently working towards introducing an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative for EV batteries. 'If you manufacture EVs, you will also be responsible for the batteries at the end of their lifespan. 'This includes the retrieval of the batteries for recycling or otherwise,' said outgoing Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad ( pic ) during a recent interview with The Star. Special interview with Nik Nazmi15 MAY 2025 —CHAN TAK KONG/The Star The issue of depleted EV batteries, he said, needs to be addressed as the number of EVs in the country is expected to rise in the near future. 'We are looking at how best to deal with the increasing number of EV batteries as the number of EVs is set to rise. ALSO READ: 'EV ecosystem urgently needed' 'This is likely to happen when the RON95 targeted petrol subsidy is implemented and with the entry of cheaper EV models,' he added. It was reported that based on an eight-year battery lifecycle and registration data of EVs in the country, the number of depleted EV batteries that will need to be processed is estimated to increase drastically from 40,000 in 2030 to 330,000 by 2040 and 870,000 by 2050. The number of new EVs registered in Malaysia has surged in recent years, rising from 274 units in 2021 to 21,789 units last year. For this year alone, a total of 7,942 EVs have been registered as of April, representing a significant year-over-year growth of 79.7% compared to the same period in 2024. China, which is currently the world's top EV producer, has an EPR policy to recycle 70% of EV batteries by 2030, while the European Union (EU) has regulations for EV manufacturers to design batteries aimed at recycling. ALSO READ: Consumers, manufacturers key to enforcing EV battery recycling In Japan, the country's automakers work with the local councils to conduct battery collection and reuse programmes while the United States has set aside over US$3bil (RM12.7bil) under its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for battery material recycling and second-life research. Nik Nazmi said talks have begun with EV manufacturers here on the EPR, although no formal decision has been made yet. 'Talks have begun but informally. It was done – not on a formal platform – but we (the ministry and EV makers) had the chance to meet at events. 'We have yet to formalise talks with the EV manufacturers,' he said, adding that the EPR would come under the responsibility of the Environment Department. The department, said Nik Nazmi, is also drafting designated guidelines for the disposal of EV batteries and solar panels which are listed as scheduled waste. 'The designated guidelines are needed to address the increase of EVs in the country as well as the use of solar panels. 'More and more people are turning to solar energy, and there has been an increase in the use of solar panels over the past few years. 'This is in line with the nation's transition to renewable energy and the increasing electricity tariffs,' he said. Nik Nazmi said recycling EV batteries is one of the main approaches to be taken when dealing with depleted batteries. 'We have agreed that this is the best way forward as it will also lessen our dependence on mining for the minerals required to produce the batteries,' he added. The global EV battery recycling market is expected to grow to US6.5bil (RM27.56bil) in the next five years. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), the nation's battery market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.28% from 2022 to 2027.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Notice to Centre on tobacco manufacturers 'flouting' plastic waste management rules
The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products.A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. These included the clause that "sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and "plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer (used in plastic coating) shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility (EPR) regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and tribunal said, "The original application (OA) raises substantial issues relating to compliance with environmental norms. Issue notice to the respondents."It posted the matter for further proceedings on September respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and some pan masala and supari Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Flouting of rules by pan masala manufacturers: NGT issues notice to Centre
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied with. The bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. These included the clause that 'sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and 'plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer (used in plastic coating) shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench noted. It also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility (EPR) regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life cycle. During the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and penalties. The respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and some pan masala and supari manufacturers. PTI MNR RHL First Published: June 01, 2025, 18:45 IST
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Flouting of rules by pan masala manufacturers: NGT issues notice to Centre
The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied with. The bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O novo dispositivo que os idosos usam para ajudar na neuropatia (dor nos nervos) A arte do herbalismo Undo These included the clause that "sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and "plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer (used in plastic coating) shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench noted. It also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility (EPR) regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life cycle. Live Events During the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and penalties. The tribunal said, "The original application (OA) raises substantial issues relating to compliance with environmental norms. Issue notice to the respondents." It posted the matter for further proceedings on September 26. The respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and some pan masala and supari manufacturers.
