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CIAA POSITION ON THE DRAFT CORBEY REPORT ON THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL COM(2001)729

Brussels, 12 June 2002

The Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU (CIAA) globally supports the Commission proposal on the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and would like to see introduced as few amendments as possible.

The scope of the revision should be restricted to the review of the recovery and recycling targets to be achieved by 2006.
The consideration of issues such as IPP, Environmental Impact Assessment using LCAs, and any other policy themes already accepted by the European Parliament for development under the 6EAP strategic process, requires much more detailed reflection and consultation with stakeholders before any thought can be given to their possible legal form.

Among the amendments that have been tabled by MEPs on this issue, we support the following:

Amendment 20 proposed by Mrs Ayuso Gonzalez
Amendment 27 proposed by Mrs Niebler
Amendment 28 proposed by Mr Bowis

- Recovery: Energy recovery is considered as "one effective means of packaging waste recovery". The overall recovery target could be raised up to 60-70 % as proposed by the Commission.

- Recycling: The overall recycling target has to be achieved in a very tight timescale (2006). Minimum level should be realistic, achievable and proportionate to local conditions in all Member States.


Among the amendments tabled by MEPs on this issue, we support the following:
Amendment 68 proposed by Mrs Flemming, which proposes 50-70% recycling.

- Specific material targets: Differentiated targets per material at EU level are not feasible because of the strong differences in the market infrastructure of the various Member States and the wide divergence of recycling performance to date across the EU.

Among the amendments tabled by MEPs on this issue, we support the following:

Amendment 74 proposed by Mrs Flemming which propose 20% re-
Amendment 75 proposed by Mrs Ayuso Gonzalez cycling for all materials

which propose 20% recycling for all materials

Using the EU harmonised CEN standard on prevention (CEN 13428) is the most practical and effective way to achieve material reduction at source.

Among the amendments tabled by MEPs on this issue, we support the following:

Amendment 41 proposed by Mrs Thomas-Mauro

Reuse of packaging continues to be a major option to reduce the life cycle impacts of packaging systems. However, more recent information raises questions regarding the costs and benefits of measures to encourage reuse systems. Due to its controversial nature, more analysis and debate is needed.

Among the amendments tabled by MEPs on this issue, we support the following:

Amendment 44 proposed by Mr Bowe
Amendment 46 proposed by Mrs Flemming
Amendment 49 proposed by Mrs Ayuso Gonzalez