The EU Commission has backtracked on its pledges regarding chemicals, animal welfare, and food systems none of the much-awaited proposals featured in its 2024 work programme, unveiled on Tuesday.
The REACH review has been delayed until the end of 2023, with conservative lawmakers stating it has now been permanently shelved. The difficulties faced by the sector and BASF's scaling back of operations due to rising energy costs have raised concerns. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is accused of delaying the review for political reasons.
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