Brussels, 12 July 2023 • Ref. 23PFP
Primary Food Processors (PFP) welcome the outcome of the European Parliament plenary vote on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), adopted on 11 July 2023, and consider the result to represent a balanced approach between environmental ambition and industrial competitiveness.
PFP supports the objectives of the European Green Deal and recognises the importance of advancing sustainability across industrial sectors. At the same time, the organisation emphasises that maintaining the competitiveness of Europe’s primary food processing industry remains essential for food security, economic resilience and the long term sustainability of the agri food value chain.
The organisation welcomes several aspects of the Parliament’s position that it believes provide a constructive basis for the next phase of interinstitutional negotiations. In particular, PFP supports the approach to information sharing during the preparation of Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents under Article 13(2), which is intended to improve transparency and technical cooperation among stakeholders.
PFP also welcomes the framework relating to the setting of emission limit values under Article 15(3), as well as the treatment of indicative environmental performance values under Article 15(3a). According to the organisation, these elements contribute to a more balanced and practical implementation framework for industrial operators.
The association believes that the Parliament’s adopted position can serve as a constructive foundation for discussions between the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission during the upcoming legislative negotiations.
PFP continues to advocate for policies that achieve environmental objectives while ensuring that European industries remain competitive in global markets. The organisation stresses that sustainability and competitiveness must be pursued together in order to safeguard investment, innovation and long term industrial resilience.
PFP brings together the European Committee of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS), the European Cocoa Association (ECA), the European Flour Milling Association, the European Starch Industry Association (Starch Europe), the European Vegetable Protein Association (EUVEPRO), and the European Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry (FEDIOL).
PFP members process approximately 220 million tonnes of raw materials and employ more than 120,000 people across the European Union.
