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Following the recent Communication on Reducing Administrative Burdens in the EU, European Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen reviews the main achievements in this area during his five years in office.
A recent progress report shows that the European Union is on track to meet its ambitious target of cutting red tape by a quarter by 2012, while preserving the effectiveness of European legislation in achieving its goals, such as protecting the public and ensuring fair competition.
Late payment by trade customers is a considerable challenge facing millions of European businesses. New legislation proposed by the European Commission aims to ensure that bills are settled on time.
Recent progress reports reveal that the European Commission's 'Better Regulation' drive has delivered concrete benefits to EU businesses, while making legislation more effective. The Simplification strategy provides many examples in this domain.
Less than two years after its launch, the European Commission's Action Programme for Reducing Administrative Burdens has achieved some notable successes in cutting red tape for enterprises. Two sets of fast track actions identified early on demonstrate that administrative burdens can be reduced quickly in the EU - helping to cut costs for governments and businesses.
The European Commission has put forward proposals for a new car safety package which will simplify EU regulations in this area and greatly enhance road safety through the introduction of a number of mandatory new safety requirements. It will also help improve environmental protection through reduced CO2 emissions and lower levels of noise pollution.
EU legislation, in place for three decades, ensures that consumers throughout the Union can use cosmetic products safely. Although the system works well, the Commission, in view of the innovative nature of the sector, has proposed rules to increase safety, while cutting unnecessary burdens for Member States and industry. In addition, a new database has been launched to facilitate stakeholders' access to information on cosmetic ingredients.
