Various associations and companies across sectors - including EurEau - have written to Ursula von der Leyen, asking the European Commission to deliver an ambitious revision of REACH that prevents harm from chemicals and avoids "circular pollution".

The signatories want a strong REACH Regulation to phase out the most harmful chemicals. This is the only way to move towards a competitive circular economy where recycled materials can be trusted.

We agree — a strong chemicals regulation drives innovation and rewards responsible companies. The EU's competitiveness must be built on future-proof chemicals and innovations — we cannot compete with yesterday’s solutions.

Read the letter here.