Comitology

Controlling the Commission’s Use of Delegated Acts

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Most of the legislation the EU adopts each year is secondary legislation. You can find a good breakdown of the EU’s legislative output for 2018 and 2017, here. I have taken an unhealthy interest in how the European Parliament and Council perform their role of oversight for 20 years plus. I realized that most people focused on … Read more

Find the right map – dealing with chemical law making

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As a lobbyist your job is going to be full of variety. Given that variety, it helps to have the right ‘map’ to guide you through your journey. EU law making is not fast. It is full of opportunities to intervene and make your case. During your journey, you’ll need a detailed paper or electronic … Read more

Can a lobbyist block secondary legislation?

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  One of the greatest professional challenges any lobbyist will face is to stop a piece of secondary legislation being adopted. If the European Commission has tabled a piece of secondary legislation you oppose your chances of getting the European Parliament or Council to block it are slim. Your chances are slim. The best thing … Read more

An aligned approach for endocrine disruptors soon?

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What seems a long time ago, the European Commission tabled two proposals for Endocrine Disruptor Criteria. One for biocides and one for pesticides.  From the start, the Commission wanted a joined up approach. They just want the same regulatory  approach taken for pesticides, biocides, and indeed for anything else. It has not been easy getting … Read more