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IB veins. ame Ref. Ares(2024)6268356 - 04/09/2024 25.6.2024- meeting with CEFIC ceric: `Commission: Elisabeth Werner,DeputySecretary-General; ! D1 The following issues were pointed out by CEFIC: + Implementing measures as a challenge for the industry; + Followup toAntwerp Declaration - dialogue and cooperation, including with the trade unions; + simplification, burden reduction ~ input was provided to Draghi report looking where things can be improved notably on smart regulation, the simplification of CBAM, barriers tothe green transition; + Possible REACH revision: CEFIC argues not including it in the "fist 100 days" planing; Possible need to revise the impact assessment; PFAS restriction -- concerns about the long process and suggestion for prioritising specific uses whereprogresscan be made relatively quickly; Suggestiontotackle the assessmentofseveral particular substances before heading for a broader REACH review; Problem of coherenceof chemicals' assessment ~ e.g. between ECHA and EFSA's assessments; Suggestionto apply the generic risk management approach (GRA)to consumer products; Problem ofdirect translation of hazard classification further down the value chain; Needto tackle the work and safety at the work place rules; Concerns as to possible inclusion of polymers under REACH; Discussion on sustainable finance taxonomy package; Some concrete suggestions as to howto take forward the assessment of chemicals have been included in the papers submittedby CEFIC; Request for an overview of upcoming implementing measures. Elisabeth Werner stressed the following points: + Simplification, consolidationofchemicals' legislation and accelerationof the procedures ~ need to draw lessons from the PFAS restriction procedure; + Need for smarter regulation that vil reduce administrative burden, but achieve its objectives - call or specific examplesofwhat should be improved; Interest in an idea to test new approach on some substances frst before going on with a broader review; Need for coherent implementationof the legislation; 1 x It is not possible to draw a list of all the implemenng measures across the board, but informaon can be retrieved for specific pieces of legislaon; x Interest in the follow-up to the Antwerp Declaraon; x Interesng idea of market pool measures, including procurement. Note taker: 2