Fears PIC hazardous chemical rules could be inconsistent with EU Customs Code

摘要

Several EU member states are concerned the proposed revamp to the EU's prior informed consent (PIC) rules for import and particularly export of dangerous chemicals could be inconsistent with the bloc's Customs Code, it was revealed at this week's Environment Council. In a progress report to the Dec. 19 Council, the Polish EU presidency noted that some national experts had warned there was a potential inconsistency with the Customs Code "and this might result in lack of transparency of Customs obligations related to chemicals covered by the Regulation." The progress report went on to say that the issue would need to be examined further.