Position Papers

EucoLight complemented its response to the public consultation questionnaire with a position paper, pointed out several issues that need to be addressed in the context of the revision of the WEEE Directive, while making a series of recommendations. Our recommendations in brief:

EucoLight responded to the call for evidence for the evaluation of the WEEE Directive making a series of recommendations on the following issues: Scope and WEEE definitions WEEE definitions Subcategories for lighting Same rules for all actors Data transparency and control mechanisms Compliance with extended producer responsibility obligations associated with online sales, the online-free riding […]

EucoLight responsed to the public consultation on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive making a series of recommendations on key priorities:

EucoLight responsed to the call for evidence for an impact assessment on revision of EU waste framework making a series of recommendations on:​

EucoLight  position paper addressing the responsibility of online marketplaces regarding non-compliant products. EucoLight commends the European Commission for its efforts to propose, with the Digital Services Act (DSA), new obligations on online companies to address concerns about illegal content. But there is room for improvement to address the responsibility of online marketplaces. EucoLight main recommendations: […]

EucoLight and LightingEurope, as two EU wide trade associations with unique insight into the lighting industry, have prepared this position paper to consider how modulated fees might be applied to lamps and to luminaires.

EucoLight answers the public consultation, noting the lack of necessary questions about implementation, emphasizing that Extended Producer Responsibility is the best policy option for the management of waste and calling for improving legislation in several issues.

EucoLight comments on the Presidency Compromise Proposal for Changes to the Council Position (COREPER 18 October) and draws the attention of the representative of the negotiators on some specific points related to Extended Producer Responsibility.