Dear customers, On 22.07.2025, the European Commission launched a call for evidence on administrative burdens in environmental legislation. This initiative aims to simplify EU rules, reduce unnecessary costs, and ensure reporting obligations remain fit for purpose while maintaining environmental protection.…
Dear customers, We would like to inform you that SEFA is represented in the EU Commission’s WASTE EXPERT GROUP, subgroup PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE. SEFA jointed a meeting of this experts group on 17.06.2025 and had the opportunity to comment…
The EU Commission recently indicated that it is preparing guidelines and frequently asked questions on the PPWR. SEFA would like to support this work by presenting our understanding of those re-use obligations that – in our view – require clarification.…
Dear customers, SEFA is the leading organisation representing Europe's steel drum industry. Our members specialise in manufacturing steel drums and a diverse range of industrial sales packaging for various sectors, including lubricants, chemicals, agrochemicals, and food. In this explanatory note…
Dear customers, SEFA strongly supports the European Commission’s Green Deal ambitions to promote a circular economy for packaging by creating a level European playing field that will facilitate compliance and enforcement. We welcome the Commission’s draft proposal on a “Packaging…