en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) held its second quarterly meeting of the annual "Technology Week" from June 15 to 18 in Brussels, Belgium, where its technical committees and project teams discussed core topics including environmental, digital, and machinery regulations.
On the environmental agenda, the PT 3R meeting focused on discussions of the Environmental Proposal (Omnibus VIII), involving amendments related to battery regulations, as well as the evolving framework for coordinating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the EU's future Circular Economy Act. The meeting also provided an update on the decommissioning of the SCIP database. Participants were informed that activities related to EPR have been suspended at the Council level, while negotiations on other documents are still ongoing. Regarding battery regulations, discussions centered on the "Battery Passport" scheduled for implementation in February 2027. Members emphasized the need to clarify data requirements and implementation conditions, and continued to call for longer preparation times for the industry. On chemical issues, CECE has responded to the SEAC draft opinion on the future PFAS restriction proposal under REACH, and the next step is to strengthen communication with the European Commission to address future legislative proposals. Regarding the ESPR, discussions focused on requirements for steel products, including the consultation process for anticipated related regulations, which are expected to be introduced by the end of 2026 or mid-2027.
The PT Data meeting focused on the Digital Comprehensive Act and the impact of data, cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Members exchanged views on the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), paying particular attention to the new chapters of the Commission's preliminary guidance for the CRA, and discussed specific issues requiring clarification, including support periods and compliance expectations. Discussions also covered progress in AI policy, focusing on implementing high-risk AI requirements under the AI Act, as well as recent amendments to Articles 8 and 20 of the Machinery Regulation. CECE members emphasized the need for the Commission to provide consistent guidance to ensure uniform interpretation of overlapping digital rules, avoiding duplication and additional administrative burdens.
The PT Machinery meeting primarily focused on the implementation of the European Machinery Regulation (MR), related standardization activities, and recent initiatives regarding Omnibus IV. Members reviewed current work on the MR application guide, covering progress in areas such as digital documentation, ergonomics, and contact with power lines. The team also discussed the implementation of cybersecurity-related requirements, including efforts to avoid unnecessary costs for manufacturers in the event of misalignment between the MR and CRA implementation timelines. Additionally, members welcomed the outcome of negotiations on Omnibus IV, reflecting CECE's efforts. Although the final text has not yet been published, the meeting celebrated the 30-month transition period for mandatory digital compliance declarations, the acceptance of a flexible landing page approach for direct access to documents, and improvements made to the CE/EP proposal on common specifications. The meeting also provided updates on standardization activities, including the publication of standards under the Machinery Directive, the first lists under the MR this autumn (Northern Hemisphere), and the CE's approach to handling gap analyses, citing standards with restrictions where necessary.
This meeting summarized the Technology Week activities, reviewed key outcomes, and coordinated priorities for the coming months. Members discussed cross-cutting regulatory developments, emphasizing the importance of ensuring consistency between digital, environmental, and product legislation. As part of the agenda, members also received updates on the development of the UK regulatory framework post-Brexit, reiterating the importance of maintaining alignment between the EU and the UK in areas such as standardization and product requirements. The next CECE Technology Week will be held again in Brussels from September 21 to 24.
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