The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation on the proposed review of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) (EU Regulation No 1013/2006).
The current WSR regulates the transboundary movement of waste and establishes a strict control regime for the shipment of waste between EU Member States and non-EU countries, and the transport of waste within the EU, in accordance with international laws (i.e., the Basel Convention).
The review initiative is in accordance with the policy objectives of both the European Green Deal and the new EU Circular Economy Action Plan, which emphasize the need to review the EU rules on the transboundary movement of waste, in particular the export of waste outside of the EU and the movement of waste for recycling or preparation for reuse within the EU. In accordance with the proposed review, the European Commission has identified the need to address the following issues:Continue Reading European Commission review of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation