FEC is one of 70 European associations that have co-signed a joint statement addressed to the European Commission, calling for truly harmonised, pictogram-based waste sorting labels across the EU.
As the voice of the European Cookware, Cutlery, and Housewares Industry, we strongly support this initiative.
The current proposal by the Joint Research Centre – relying on text and colour-based labelling – risks fragmenting the market, increasing complexity for businesses and confusing consumers. This approach undermines the goals of the PPWR and the EU’s ambition to strengthen the Single Market.
What Europe needs is a clear, simple, and consistent EU-wide labelling system – one that works across borders, empowers consumers, supports circularity, and reduces burdens for businesses.