Public Consultations

The Commission's proposal on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products aims to make products sold in the EU subject to performance and information-related requirements, to ensure greater sustainability. The Commission seeks views on the categories of new products and measures to address first, in order to set priorities transparently and inclusively.

This legislative initiative will lay down rules on minimum criteria for sustainable procurement of food.

In the Commission Communication ‘Upgrading the Single Market: more opportunities for people and businesses’ of October 2015, the Commission undertook to introduce a voluntary ex ante mechanism to assess the procurement aspects of certain large-scale infrastructure projects.

The European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of Directive 85/374/EEC on the liability for defective products. The contributions that were received are available below.

Public consultation on Tagetes minuta, Tagetes patula and Tagetes erecta extracts and essential oils in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products

The purpose of this consultation is to receive feedback on eForms - a major update to the public procurement standard forms aimed at significantly improving data on procurement in the EU.

Public consultation on 2-Furaldehyde (Furfural) in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products

THE CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED.

The European Commission ordered an external evaluation of the Aerosol Dispensers Directive in 2016.

Today the European Commission published a public consultation on the evaluation of the Lifts Directive 95/16/EC.

The European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of the Machinery Directive.

The European Commission is proposing a Single Market Information Tool (SMIT), as outlined in the Single Market Strategy of October 2015, that would enable us to gather information directly from selected market players.

The public consultation on the creation of a 'Single Digital Gateway' ran from 26 July to 28 November 2017. The results are available in the 'synopsis report' below. The Gateway would provide easy online access to Single Market information, procedures, assistance and advice for citizens and businesses.

The European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of the market surveillance provisions of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and on actions to enhance enforcement and compliance in the Single Market for goods.

The European Commission launched a public consultation on the possible revision of the Mutual Recognition Regulation (EC) No 764/2008 applying in the field of the free movement of goods.

On 27 May 2016 the European Commission published a public consultation on the regulation of professions. This consultation ran for a 12-week period until 21 August 2016.

Today the European Commission published a public consultation on the proposal to introduce a services passport and address regulatory barriers in the construction and business services sectors, and on possible action to address barriers in the insurance sector.

The objective of this public consultation is to obtain stakeholder views on the policy priorities, challenges and opportunities that could shape a future Space Strategy for Europe.

Public consultation on the possible restriction of Peanut oil and Hydrolysed wheat proteins in cosmetic products in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products

Public consultation on Methylisothiazolinone (MI) in the framework of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products - rinse-off cosmetic products