Consultation on the European Commission’s proposal for a Plastic Pellets Regulation

The aim of this consultation is to seek views from interested parties on the EU proposal to introduce a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution.

Background

The European Commission published a proposal in October 2023 for a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution.

The proposal would introduce requirements for certification, record-keeping and risk assessment plans by relevant operators in the EU and on all carriers transporting plastic pellets in the Union. There are lighter requirements for SMEs, to ensure the appropriate mitigation of potential impacts on their operations.

Submissions received will help to inform Ireland’s position in ongoing negotiations in this matter with the relevant European Working Party on the Environment.

How to make a submission

The Consultation Paper is available for download below, along with a copy of the Proposal itself and its Annexes.

Submissions may be sent by email to circeconmaterials@decc.gov.ie or by post to:

Plastic Pellets Regulation Consultation,

Circular Economy Division,

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications,

Newtown Road,

Wexford.

Y35 AP90

The closing date for receipt of completed submissions is 5.30pm on Friday, 19 July 2024

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. While we are specifically seeking the views of industry, any person or organisation can make a submission in relation to this consultation.

Your response to this consultation is subject to:

• the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI)
• the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations 2007-2018 (AIE)
• the Data Protection Act 2018

Publishing of responses

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• personal information
• commercially sensitive information
• confidential information

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