BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation

BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on the Digital Omnibus package. BEUC acknowledges that the EUs simplification agenda offers an opportunity to streamline procedures, improve the application and enforcement of digital rules, and make it easier for consumers to exercise their rights.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission's public consultation on the Digital Omnibus proposals. The objective of simplification stands as a unique opportunity to improve the application and enforcement of the EU digital rulebook, making it easier for consumers to exercise their rights and seek redress. However, simplification should not lead to deregulation.

BEUC welcomes the objective of simplification but stresses that this must not lead to deregulation. Any simplification exercise must not undermine the protection of consumers rights but ensure more effective enforcement. BEUC positions in detail are attached. i) Data acquis: we refer to BEUCs position on the Data Union Strategy in attachment.

Please find attached BEUC's contribution to the call for evidence on the Circular Economy Act. We are pleased to share our views so this proposal delivers for consumers in Europe, as circular economy policies need to keep consumer needs in mind.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the revision of the EU framework for medical devices and IVDs. This revision provides an opportunity to strengthen shortage prevention, coordination, and transparency in a sector that directly affects consumers health and daily lives. However, several elements of the European Commissions proposal risk weakening hardwon patient safety gains and should be reconsidered.

Position paper Connecting the dots: a Digital Networks Act that works for consumers June 2026 Why it matters to consumers Connectivity and telecommunications services are essential for consumers to fully exercise their rights and engage in a Digital Society.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence on the forthcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). This adds to the separate White Paper consultation and our detailed position of June 2024 (in attachment). In particular, the DNA must preserve and strengthen existing consumer protection rules, secure wholesale and retail competition and ensure robust regulatory independence.

BEUC considers that consumer protection should be a central pillar of this strategy. The debate has so far focused on creators, rightsholders and AI providers, while consumers, as the audiences and purchasers of cultural content, have received far less attention.

BEUC welcomes the European Commission’s plan to improve energy efficiency of the EU’s building stock through the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Making buildings more efficient will be a quadruple win for consumers: it will contribute to fight climate change via lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; to lower energy bills; healthier and more comfortable indoor and outdoor…

The European Commission proposal for a revised EUs pharmaceutical legislation is a step in the right direction as it includes recommendations from BEUC on ways to improve access to medicines in Europe. We strongly support measures to increase transparency on public funding for biomedical research, facilitate the development of medicines by non-profit entities, and enhance EU cooperation and action in the prevention…

BEUC supports the European Commission’s initiative to evaluate and revise the general pharmaceutical legislation to improve access to medicines. We agree with the main gaps identified in the roadmap and corrective measures, but have additional recommendations. These are the most pressing issues and necessary changes for consumers: Unmet medical needs: Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health-threat.

Consumers are affected by and will increasingly suffer from the impacts of global warming in their daily lives. The climate crisis already has tangible negatives consequences such as health threats due to increasing emissions of exhaust gases, more frequent climate disasters such as heat waves and floods, wildfires, endangered food security and more limited diets due to biodiversity loss, depletion of natural…

AI Act – BEUC’s preliminary assessment DISCLAIMER: this document is BEUC’s preliminary assessment of the AI Act. A fully fledged position paper will be published soon. On 21st April 2021, the European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (‘Artificial Intelligence Act’). AI has the potential to bring many positive things for consumers.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment for the upcoming proposal for a legal act laying down requirements for Artificial Intelligence. BEUC particularly welcomes that the Commission – contrary to its White Paper published in February 2020 – envisages a new policy option which foresees an EU legislative instrument establishing mandatory requirements for all AI…

The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC generally welcomes the European Commissions proposal introducing binding food waste reduction targets to be met by 2030. Nevertheless, we see some gaps in the legislative text and, in view of its forthcoming amendment by the Council and European Parliament, we would like to share the following comments and recommendations: - The proposed food waste reduction targets are…

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the inception impact assessment concerning the setting of binding targets for food waste reduction. Food waste has major environmental, ethical and economic impacts and must be addressed at systemic level – an undertaking towards which binding reduction targets can contribute.

BEUC welcomes this opportunity to comment on the evaluation of the Geo-blocking Regulation (GBR). BEUC strongly supports the aim of the GBR to reduce geo-blocking in the Single Market. This practice is unfair for consumers and should not exist in the Single Market. 1.

BEUC, the European Consumer organisation, very much welcomes the publication of the Green Claims Directive as an important step in fighting greenwashing and ending misleading unsubstantiated claims from being displayed on products and services. Consumers are confronted with a systemic greenwashing problem.

Many traders are taking advantage of consumers’ growing interest in environmental matters because of the climate crisis and are using green claims to differentiate themselves. Many claims are not or cannot be substantiated. This triggers confusion and mistrust among consumers and jeopardizes their active contribution to the transition towards a green economy.

8 September 2025 Feedback on the Call for Evidence “Clean corporate vehicles” BEUC fully agrees with the problem this initiative aims to tackle. For consumers to get on board of the transition, the availability of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) on the secondhand market is paramount. Many consumers don’t buy new cars.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

BEUC fully agrees with the problem this initiative aims to tackle. For consumers to get on board of the transition, the availability of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) on the second-hand market is paramount. Many consumers dont buy new cars.

BEUC and ANEC very much welcome the proposed Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. Along with the other important proposals included in the Circular Economy Package, it is a step in the right direction to bring more sustainable products to consumers and make a change in the way we design, produce, and consume products, to reduce their negative environment impact and enable the EU to meet its ambitious…

BEUC and ANEC support the European Commission’s intention to set up an ambitious EU policy framework that would contribute to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and agree on the crucial role of Ecodesign to make this happen. It is of foremost importance that sustainable products become the default choice for everyone, as to reduce the use of natural resources, prevent waste production and meet consumers’ needs.

BEUC welcomes this initiative and recognises the importance of strengthening the biotechnology sector to deliver innovative products and improve access for patients and consumers. However, such efforts must be accompanied by strong safeguards to ensure that innovation serves the public interest.

BEUC is sceptical about a possible inclusion of road transport and heating within ETS. Such carbon-pricing tool must be analysed in regard to the impact on low-income consumers and their financial capacity to switch to more sustainable ways of moving around/heating their house.

The CLP Regulation needs to be improved and further developed to achieve the goals of the Chemicals Strategy (CS), as correctly observed in the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA). BEUC welcomes the Commission’s initial proposals in this regard.

The Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) can support Europe’s decarbonisation efforts as price is an element that consumers consider when they make their purchase choices. As energy taxes represent a high share of final energy prices, the ETD can help to send clear price signals to nudge consumers to use less energy and switch to renewable energy.

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) welcomes the possibility to give feedback to this initiative. BEUC is the largest organisation promoting the general interests of Europes (household) consumers. It proudly represents more than 40 independent national consumer organisations from over 30 European countries. Households directly stand to benefit from the EUs transition to renewable energy.

The review of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a positive step to bring much-needed clarity to what can be considered a sustainable finance product. The creation of product categories with minimum criteria is a key change that is needed to limit greenwashing that can mislead consumers.

The upcoming review of the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) presents a golden opportunity to further facilitate consumer involvement in Europes capital markets by ensuring sustainable investment products are held to a high standard, allowing consumers to invest in products that match their preferences.

BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation welcomes the opportunity to reply to the European Commission's public consultation on the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs". BEUC's response to the public consultation and our recommendations in full can be found in the document attached.

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, welcomes the possibility to give feedback on the European Commission’s roadmap and inception impact assessment on the e-commerce part of the forthcoming Digital Services Act package. BEUC recommends proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU e-Commerce Directive as many problems have arisen for the last twenty years.

BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the European Commission’s ongoing evaluation of the need for a legislative proposal on a European Health Data Space. We consider that the evaluation provides a timely opportunity to ensure that sensitive data of European patients and consumers used for scientific advancements is well protected and serves societal interests.

The current EU food contact material (FCM) regime fails to adequately safeguard consumer health and interests, as rightly outlined in the inception impact assessment (IIA) – see further bit.ly/3oSXHiy. As such, BEUC welcomes the Commission’s initial proposals to better protect consumers, building on the European Green Deal objectives.

BEUC supports the general objective of enabling data access for the common good and the development of innovative services, provided that this is carried out following a “human-centric” approach and European values and fundamental rights are fully protected and respected. The consumer should always be able to decide who gets access to his or her personal data and under what conditions.

REACH plays a vital role in reducing chemical risks in Europe and globally; still, REACH suffers from major shortcomings, as correctly outlined in the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA). Thus, BEUC welcomes the Commission’s intention to revise REACH to achieve the goals of the Chemicals Strategy (CS). The IIA is however ambiguous and presents several CS actions as optional or omits them entirely, e.g.

BEUC welcomes the European Commission proposal on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This proposal answers a longstanding need that BEUC and its members have identified and warned about repeatedly. Over the past years, BEUC members have demonstrated that too many connected products sold on the European market lack even the most basic security features. Too many products are putting consumers at risk on a daily basis.

In todays housing crisis, the discussion around affordable cannot be decoupled from energy efficiency. Nearly 80% of European buildings will still be in use by 2050, which means that the majority of households will continue to live in existing dwellings. Addressing the crisis therefore requires a strong focus on improving energy efficiency.

Response to the call for evidence Housing: A simplification that works for consumers September 2026 Why it matters to consumers Housing has become one of the top concerns for European consumers, and for good reason: decent, safe and affordable homes are increasingly out of reach. The issue is straightforward: supply of this kind of housing is failing to meet demand.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

BEUC welcomes the focus on zero-emissions vehicles and the link with the Zero Pollution Ambition. To achieve both the climate and air quality goals, it is essential to accelerate the uptake of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) which truly deliver on both ends. Promoting BEVs will benefit consumers thanks to a better Total Cost of Ownership for these cars.

BEUC welcomes the draft implementing act to create the DPP Registry, as a means to operationalise the compliance of economic operators with their DPP obligations. Please find attached our comments to the draft, detailing our recommendations and rationale. We are happy to engage in discussions following this call for evidence in order to support a successful implementation of the DPP. Thank you and kind regards.

In 2018, 32% of EU households’ energy demand was met with gas, over 99% of fossil origin. To tackle the climate crisis, consumers will need to change the way they heat their homes. To increase public acceptance of the change, the EU should promote infrastructure and fuel options leading to decarbonisation at the lowest cost and hassle for consumers and support them to switch primarily to smart electrification and…

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) thanks the European Commission for the ability to provide feedback on this important reform. BEUC represents 45 independent consumer organisations from 31 European countries in Brussels and defends the interests of consumers. Our acronym comes from our French name, Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs. BEUC wants consumers to be protected in a global market.

Please find herewith the feedback of the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) to this public consultation. BEUC is the umbrella group in Brussels for 46 independent consumer organisations. Our members are from all 27 EU Member States as well as Iceland, North Macedonia, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. A significant part of household appliances, clothes, toys and food comes from outside of the EU.

Bringing affordable, secure and clean electricity to households is a priority for (household) consumer organisations. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) therefore welcomes the possibility to provide input to the European Commissions work on the electricity grid. BEUC represents 45 independent consumer organisations from 32 European countries.

BEUC is the European Consumer Organisation, representing 46 independent national consumer organisations across 32 European countries. We welcome the opportunity to submit feedback on the review of the marketing standards with regard to the Breakfast Directives. Our feedback can be found in attachment.

Please find herewith the contribution of The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). We represent 45 independent consumer organisations from 32 countries. Our daily work involves making sure the EU takes policy decisions that improve the lives of consumers. This covers a range of topics including energy and sustainability.

BEUC strongly welcomes the proposed Digital Markets Act. It is a good starting point to adopt an essential new law to tackle problems in digital markets. In particular, BEUC welcomes the fact that this proposal is a Regulation with a swift entry into application; contains self-executing obligations and prohibitions; and will be enforced at EU level.

BEUC supports the introduction of ex-ante regulation for large online platforms with significant network effects acting as gatekeepers. Regarding the options provided by the Commission in the Roadmap, the chosen option must ensure strong, effective, timely and consistent rules and enforcement in the EU digital single market.

BEUC welcomes the proposal for a Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods (COM(2023)155). However, in our view the proposed measures will be insufficient to ensure that a proper right to repair is introduced for the European consumers. Several improvements are still needed (for additional details please see the attached document).

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to comment on this initiative, particularly because requirements to provide information from businesses to consumers are included. We underline the importance of the Commissions clarification that certification, labelling, permitting, and similar processes are excluded.

BEUC strongly support the current targets set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631. Electric cars are to be the go-to choice for consumers looking to cut their mobility costs. For some, it is already the case today. Most importantly, financial benefits of EVs are the most pronounced in the second-hand market, where the vast majority of consumers buy their car.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Digital Fitness Check. From a consumer perspective, the EU digital rulebook is a fundamental framework to address structural problems in digital markets. Instruments such as the DSA, DMA, GDPR and AI Act have begun to tackle long-standing issues including opaque platform practices, excessive data collection, harmful commercial strategies and the concentration of…

BEUC welcomes the current initiative from the European Commission to review the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive). Recent cyberattacks confirmed the need for strong IT security of critical infrastructure. In June 2019, a cyberattack hit four hospitals in Romania. This attack led to a slowing down of admissions, discharges and prescriptions.

Although it was not politically possible to ban inducements in this in this instance a reform that will be necessary eventually to establish competition for product quality on retail investment markets - the proposal still includes several significant improvements over the status quo, which BEUC appreciates.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to comment on this Initiative to remedy malfunctioning retail investment markets in the European Union. The current ruleset in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Insurance Distribution Directive have not proven effective, which is apparent in the underperformance of many retail investment products compared to the market average.

BEUC welcomes the proposal on empowering consumers for the green transition in which the Commissions proposed some targeted amendments to the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) and the Consumer Rights Directive (CRD). However, we still see some need for improvement.

BEUC strongly welcomes the announcement that the European Commission will be taking initiatives to empower consumers in the green transition through new information rights, protecting them from misleading practices and strengthening the enforcement of their rights. Such initiatives are urgently needed to allow consumers to play a more important role in achieving the sustainable consumption.

A revision of the Governance Regulation on the Energy Union and Climate Action is an opportunity for the EU to assert its commitment to energy security; a more affordable energy system based on renewables, electrified heating and transport; energy-efficient products; and the, so far, untapped potential of more sustainable food consumption patterns.

Please find herewith the contribution of The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). We represent 45 independent consumer organisations from 32 countries. Our daily work involves making sure the EU takes policy decisions that improve the lives of consumers. This covers a range of topics including energy and sustainability.

The Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) plays a vital role in protecting consumer health and interests. Still, the CPR suffers from major shortcomings, as documented e.g. by the fitness check on endocrine disruptors. Therefore, BEUC strongly regrets that the European Commission has yet to present a proposal to revise the CPR, as announced in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission's proposed targeted amendments to the CMO Regulation. In contradiction with Better Regulation standards, no impact assessment was carried out by the Commission. We are concerned that some of the impacts notably on consumers and food affordability may therefore have been overlooked.

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, welcomes this initiative. The issues mentioned in the call for evidence directly affects consumers, especially when it comes to (public) charging stations for electric vehicles.

BEUC strongly supports the draft for a General Product Safety Regulation. We agree on the objectives and welcome: • The underlined value of the safety net function and precautionary principle • Coherent market surveillance rules between harmonised and non-harmonised products as well as the new tools given to Member States • Stronger traceability in the supply chain and a greater responsibility for safety of online…

BEUC strongly welcomes the announcement of the European Commission to review the General Product Safety Directive. We agree to the problem definition as outlined in the roadmap which emphasises the challenges posed by new technologies, e-commerce and a fragmented legislative framework for market surveillance.

Passenger rights are a major achievement of the EU, as they create common and harmonised rules guaranteeing strong rights for travellers. However, travel markets have evolved with the arrival of new actors such as online booking intermediaries. Recent times have highlighted shortcomings of current Passenger Rights Regulations, most notably lax enforcement.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the better protection for passengers and their rights initiative. In attachment you will find the preliminary points that BEUC considers crucial to consider in the event of a review of passengers rights regulations, to ensure a high level of consumer protection (particularly in times of crisis), to restore consumer…

Following our initial feedback, BEUC would like to raise new elements: BEUC's main concern is the way in which the data from the methodology will be presented to consumers. In our view, article 9.3 leaves the door open to "disguising" the raw data by stating "the output data as a minimum shall consist total mass of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per transport service, and, in relation to a type of transport…

BEUC is supportive of the objective of this initiative. However, some principles need to be guaranteed to bring real benefits to consumers: - The methodology should be based on sound scientific evidence and real-world emissions; - The methodology (and the way it is communicated to consumers) should focus on absolute greenhouse gas emissions.

The Consumer Voice in Europe BEUC contribution to the call for evidence on the Market Surveillance Regulation BEUC strongly supports the Commission’s intention to revise the Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR, Regulation 2019/1020).

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

The Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) plays a vital role in protecting consumers against chemical risks; still, the CPR suffers from major shortcomings, as correctly outlined in the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA). Thus, BEUC welcomes the Commission’s intention to revise the CPR to achieve the goals of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).

BEUC regrets that the level of ambition aimed at in the preparatory studies and the Commission impact assessment has not materialised in the legislative proposal. This is particularly damagin in terms of good governance.

BEUCs preliminary feedback on the PLD proposal: BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to revise the Product Liability Directive (PLD). However, the European Commission proposal (the proposal) does not sufficiently address fundamental issues like the subsidiary liability of online marketplaces, the burden of proof, the liability exemptions as well as the…

BEUC welcomes the possibility to give feedback on the European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on “Civil liability – adapting liability rules to the digital age and artificial intelligence”. BEUC recommends a comprehensive upgrade of the EU Product Liability Directive, which was adopted 36 years ago and is therefore no longer adapted to cope with the challenges brought by new technologies.

Consumers currently receive printed user manuals with their purchases, providing essential information on assembling, installing, using, maintaining, repairing, and recycling products. These manuals safeguard consumer safety and economic interests. Proper installation and maintenance ensure product longevity and optimal performance.

EU Consumers often book their holidays through pre-arranged/customized packages. These contracts are governed by the Package Travel Directive (PTD). Despite being an important consumer protection instrument, the Thomas Cook bankruptcy and the COVID-19 crisis revealed shortcomings of the PTD which need to be corrected to ensure high levels of consumer protection, also during crisis.

The Directive on package travel and linked travel arrangements (PTD) is an important consumer protection instrument as it includes rules on consumer protection in case of insolvency of a tour operator and key consumer rights in case of cancellation for unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances as well as clear liability rules.

BEUC welcomes the Commission’s intention to improve the means of communicating essential information on chemical products to consumers. As observed in the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA), product labels are too often overloaded with information, making them difficult to read and understand for consumers.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP). From a consumer perspective, Europes progress on connectivity demonstrates that competition-based regulation, combined with strong consumer protection, can deliver wide coverage while preserving affordability, inclusion and choice.

We welcome this initiative to revise the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements for Air-to-air Conditioners and Comfort Fans. These appliances considerably contribute to households’ energy consumption and the monthly energy bill of consumers.

According to Eurobarometer figures, 93% of consumers recognise the EU energy label, and 75% use it when taking purchasing decisions. It helps consumes make informed choices and cut their energy bills. A study we commissioned in 2023 shows that households can save up to EUR 2,450 if equipped with the top energy classes appliances.

BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission's draft implementing regulation that aims to specify the technical description of the categories of important and critical products with digital elements under the Cyber Resilience Act. Please find BEUC's contribution in the document attached.

BEUC welcomes the European Commission's proposal for a regulation on compulsory licensing for crisis management. Such a framework is necessary to enable a swift and appropriate response to a crisis or emergency by guaranteeing the supply and the free movement of crisis-critical patented products in the Single Market. However, the Commissions proposal calls for certain improvements: 1.

We welcome this initiative to revise the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements for space and combination heaters, to reflect technological development and the need to achieve higher energy efficiency. In previous occasions, we have consistently called for an accelerated switch towards more efficient and more climate friendly heating appliances, highlighting the need to align product policy to the EU climate…

BEUC thanks the Commission for the opportunity to comment on the draft standard contractual clauses for transferring personal data to non-EU countries. In attachment our response. We remain available for answering any questions the Commission may have. BEUC's Digital Team

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, disagrees with the Commission's proposal to postpone by two years the sector-specific sustainability reporting standards that the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires.

The proposal brings a series of positive advances related to the protection of consumers in consumer credit markets. In particular, BEUC welcomes the fact that several important safeguards advocated for in its position paper on the revision of the Consumer Credit Directive (CCD) are now reflected in the revised proposal (see…

Credit helps consumers to finance their buying of a home, their children’s education, or the purchasing of consumer goods. But if credit is misused, becomes unsustainable and causes over-indebtedness, the consequences for borrowers, lenders and the economy’s stability can be immense.

BEUC reaffirms the urgent need for a strong regulatory framework on access to vehicle data, functions and resources. The problems are well identified and have been presented to the Commission on several occasions, notably during a wokrshop on 17 September 2021. We provide a detailed feedback in the document attached.

BEUC welcomes the foreseen revision of the ITS Directive and joins the Commission in its assessment of the three key problem drivers for the swift deployment of ITS infrastructure. We also fully support the Commission in its intention to make use of a stronger ITS Directive to achieve the European Green Deal objectives.

We welcome the publication of the draft Ecodesign and Energy labelling regulations for space and combination heaters. The uptake of sustainable heating and cooling solutions requires a systematic and practical approach to ensure consumers can better control their energy bills and live in healthier and more comfortable homes.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this consultation. We would like to express caution about the proposal to extend the derogation for keeping documentation to companies and organisations of up to 750 employees and to limit the exceptions of the derogation to data processing activities that are likely to result in a high risk to data subjects rights and freedoms.

Under the last mandate, the EU has set itself ambitious renovation goals for the European housing stock. This is very much welcome as energy retrofits are one of the most efficient measures to slash consumers energy bills, increase peoples comfort as well as to reduce the GHG emissions from the buildings sector. However, accelerating the pace of housing renovation is not an easy endeavour.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to provide feedback. BEUC welcomes the Commissions intention to propose a regulation that harmonises procedural rules on cross-border cases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please find BEUC's recommendations in attachment. We remain at your disposal for any question or comment you may have.

BEUC welcomes the initiative of the EC to evaluate the 2014 directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, as the well-functioning of this directive is essential to make e-mobility convenient for consumers. BEUC therefore intends to actively contribute to the discussions regarding the upcoming revision of this text.

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the performance of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as part of its evaluation for the period 2017-2024. You will find our feedback attached. We thank you in advance for your consideration.

We welcome the long-due revision of the Energy Labelling Regulation for local space heaters, with the objective of contributing to energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions and air pollution, and protect and enable consumers to make the most efficient heating choice.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to provide comments in support of the draft REACH restriction on CMR 1A/1B substances in childcare products (please see enclosed). Unlike toys, existing EU legislation regulating childcare products is insufficient to safeguard childrens health against CMR substances. As such, we strongly support the proposed restriction as an essential safeguard of childrens health.

European consumer organisations, ANEC and BEUC, welcome that the European Commission is revising Ecodesign Regulation 617/2013 - computers and computer servers. ANEC and BEUC support option 3 (i.e. combined revision of the Ecodesign and a new Energy Labelling Regulations) as requirements under both Ecodesign and the Energy label can potentially further improve the energy and resource consumption of these appliances…

BEUC welcomes the draft 8th Environment Action Programme and agrees to the priority areas. With a focus on data monitoring and implementation through the Environment and Chemicals Agencies, the 8th EAP will be a key instrument to monitor progress and adjust current and future policy measures to ensure a systemic transformation towards sustainable living conditions.

BEUC considers that the Distance Marketing of Financial Services (DMFSD) Directive contains rights which are fundamental to ensure the protection of consumers purchasing financial services at a distance, including (i) pre-contractual information that consumers must receive before concluding a contract (ii) a 14-day right of withdrawal (iii) and a ban on unsolicited distance sales and communications.

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the new "call for evidence" concerning Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community. The Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 is an important legislation for consumers as it provides for rules on price transparency, pricing freedom.

We welcome the European Commission proposal on Ecodesign and Energy labelling for household washing machines, and we highlight suggestions to improve the drafts. - Energy consumption in the 60°C program must be addressed and reduced. - All programs must reach the declared temperature in order not to mislead consumers. It is especially necessary for the 60°C program which is used for hygienic needs by e.g.

European consumer organisations, ANEC and BEUC, have shared their comments with the European Commission on the draft proposals for Ecodesign and the Energy label for household washing machines and washer-dryers.

We welcome this initiative that aims at reducing the environmental impact of photovoltaic (PV) products (modules, inverters, systems), by improving their quality and long-term energy performance, as well as their ability to be repaired and recycled.

Dear Madam/Sir, BEUC – The European Consumer Organisation welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s inception impact assessment to extend and review the current EU roaming rules, as appropriate. Please find attached BEUC's response to the consultation. We thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Best regards, [name removed], on behalf of BEUC

BEUC strongly welcomes this initiative by the European Commission that has the objective of making imaging equipment more material and energy efficient and reducing its overall environmental impact. We agree with the decision to opt for mandatory regulatory measures, as opposed to a voluntary agreement.

We appreciate that the European Commission is looking into improving the sustainability, energy and environmental performance of batteries. Batteries are present in a large range of consumers products and will become increasingly relevant in the future given their use share in e.g. energy storage systems, and in electric vehicles. In this light, batteries are priority products for consumers organisations.

BEUC welcomes the European Commission’s intention to adopt a new Retail Investment Strategy in the beginning of 2022, which is urgently needed to ensure that consumers are adequately protected when investing into capital markets.

BEUC supports a swifter introduction of OBFCM parameters for PEVs, before 2030 (as initially intended), as consumers need clear information about the real-world range of electric vehicles. In light of the fast electrification of Europe's fleet, this is crucial for consumers to compare cars based on their performance.

BEUC welcomes this initiative by the European Commission to revise the current Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations, with the view of further improving their energy efficiency and boosting the circular economy. We support the objective of systematically tackling material efficiency issues such as durability, reparability and recyclability, making sure products last longer and are easier to repair.

We welcome the decision to review the Ecodesign and the Energy Labelling Regulations for Vacuum Cleaners. This is a long-due revision expected to bring many benefits in terms of energy and material savings and financial gains for consumers. We strongly agree that the scope of both Regulations should be extended to also include cordless/battery-operated and robot vacuum cleaners.