ETRMA notes regulatory process for ban on rubber infill

Brussels – The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has detailed the regulatory process relating to a proposed EU ban on the use of rubber infill materials in synthetic turf applications.

Following the European Commission’s issue of draft proposals, a dedicated REACH committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed restrictions on 23 Sept, noted ETRMA.

The committee will be composed of representatives of EU member states and be chaired by the European Commission, the industry association explained in a statement to ERJ.

“This very next meeting of REACH Committee is the first time the topic is on the agenda, to be debated,” according to the ETRMA.

The meeting will then be followed by discussions, scheduled for 26-27 Oct, ahead of a World Trade Organisation (WTO) notification regarding the restrictions.

The final stage in the regulatory approval process will be a discussion on 13-14 Dec, followed by a vote, the ETRMA statement concluded.