Emergency brake for design regulations: companies get more time!

Emergency brake for design regulations: companies get more time!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On December 4, 2024, the Austria (WKÖ) Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) announced that the EU renovation regulations were postponed by one year. The chairman of the federal division Handel, Rainer Treelik, welcomed this decision, which was taken in Trilog negotiations between the EU Parliament, the Commission and the Council. "Due to the need for shift, the companies gain the urgently needed preparation time, while the European Commission has the opportunity to clarify uncertainties and refine processes," says Treelik. The postponed deadline is intended to help companies adapt to the new requirements reported the wkö.

The regulation that aims to regulate the trade in goods that contribute to deforestation means challenges for many companies, especially for small and medium -sized companies (SMEs). The regulations can bring significant information obligations, especially if larger companies are involved in the supply chain. Treffelik also demanded that the regulation should not only apply to European companies, but also for those who work on the European market. "It is unjust that European companies are faced with additional requirements, while imports of online giants such as Temu or Shein come without such hurdles," he clarified. To ensure fair competition, Treffelik sees the need to create the same rules for all market participants As the EU Ordinance 2023/1115 calls for

In addition to the required clarifications for the duties of care, Treffelik stated that there are already suggestions for improving the regulation. This includes early publication of the benchmarking criteria for countries in relation to their risk of deforestation. These measures are crucial to enable the company to prepare for the new rules.