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EDANA supports its Members by serving as the eyes and ears of the industry, keeping companies informed about upcoming regulatory initiatives and advising them on compliance with existing regulations.

This role involves conducting regulatory analyses and proactively communicating with various stakeholders, for instance about product safety.

As a Stakeholder Organisation to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and other European forums, EDANA maintains active engagement with regulators at European, national, and international levels.

Building and fostering relationships with policymakers, other associations, and NGOs is vital to delivering top-tier service to EDANA Members.

This access to European institutions and key stakeholders, combined with EDANA’s monitoring, analysis, and collaboration with Members, enables the organisation to provide valuable input to public consultations, regulators, and other stakeholders.


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A key aspect of EDANA’s work is monitoring and addressing new developments in the following areas:

Transversal Legislation

Chemicals

    • REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals
    • CLP: Classification, Labelling, and Packaging of Chemicals
    • BPR: Biocidal Products Regulation
    • POP: Persistent Organic Pollutants

Circular Economy

    • ESPR: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
    • EUDR: European Deforestation Regulation
    • GCD: Green Claims Directive
    • PPWR: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
    • SUPD: Single Use Plastics Directive
    • WFD: Waste Framework Directive

Product Safety

    • GPSR: General Product Safety Regulation

Product certification schemes

    • EU Ecolabel for AHP

International Trade

Standardisation

Sustainable Finance

    • CS3D: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Sector-Specific Legislation

 

  • Construction Products Regulation
  • Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR)
  • Food Contact Materials Regulation (FCM)
  • Medical Devices Regulation (MDR)

 

Other Areas

  • National and international legislation
  • Additional topics as needed

 

EDANA offers its Members a comprehensive suite of services, including:

  • Privileged and early access to information
  • Weekly regulatory newsletters
  • Weekly regulatory updates
  • Personalised consultations with EDANA regulatory experts
  • Dedicated meetings with Members focused on ongoing regulatory developments