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European Panel Federation

Industry association · Belgium · EU Transparency Register 572064811767-22

36
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
30
legislative files
of 665 tracked
31
with a full position paper
attached to a submission

Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 665 consultation files tracked so far (57,800 submissions, mostly 2021–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.

Who they are

Among the 1519 trade and business associations on this site, they rank #76 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.

6
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€400K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
0
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2013
in the register since

Declares membership of

Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 15 Oct 2026).

Register category
Trade and business associations
Head office
Brussels, Belgium

Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 15 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.

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Their record over time

European Panel Federation filed 36 positions between 7 Feb 2019 and 6 Oct 2026, across 30 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 31 times.

2019 · 1 filed2020 · 12 filed2021 · 2 filed2022 · 7 filed2023 · 3 filed2025 · 5 filed2026 · 6 filed

What they argued

Circular Economy Actfiled 6 Nov 2025PDFsource

European Commission DG ENV B3 and DG GROW I4 Brussels 6 November 2025 EPF Response - Call for Evidence on the Circular Economy Act The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing the European manufacturers of wood-based panels (WBPs) strongly welcomes the European Commission’s intention to accelerate circularity through the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA).

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

Acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors (Industrial Accelerator Act)filed 4 Jul 2025PDFsource

European Commission DG GROW – Unit I1 Brussels, 4 July 2025 EPF Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing the European manufacturers of wood-based panels, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop an Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act.

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

Renewable Energy Directivefiled 16 Nov 2021PDFsource

European Commission DG ENER Unit C1 Brussels, 16 November 2021 EPF feedback on the review of the EU renewable energy rules The European Panel Federation (EPF) warmly welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the review of the EU renewable energy rules as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package.

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

Renewable Energy Directivefiled 21 Sept 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (RED II). The wood-based panels industry believes that the promotion of the use of renewables and the transition towards a decarbonised European society are key to achieving the objectives of the Green Deal and ought to play a…

Packaging and packaging wastefiled 21 Mar 2023PDFsource

European Commission DG ENV Unit B3 Brussels, 21 March 2023 EPF feedback on the Proposal for a revision of EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging waste COM(2022) 677 The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on following the publication of the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU)…

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

Energy performance of buildingsfiled 30 Mar 2022PDFsource

European Commission DG ENER Unit B3 Brussels, 30 March 2022 EPF Feedback on the Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive COM(2021)802 The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive as part of the “Fit for 55” package with the aim to align the with the European Green Deal and decarbonise the EU's…

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

Energy performance of buildingsfiled 21 Mar 2021PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU as part of the “Fit for 55” package included in the Commission Work Programme 2021.

Simplification of certain sustainability reporting standardsfiled 2 Jun 2026PDFsource

Brussels, 2 June 2026 EPF Feedback - Draft Delegated Regulation on the Simplification of Sustainability Reporting Standards The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing the European wood-based panels industry, welcomes the Commission’s initiative to simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and to improve their usability following the first phase of implementation.

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

European Climate Lawfiled 5 Feb 2020source

The European Panel Federation (EPF) warmly welcomes the European Green Deal ambitions to deliver climate neutrality by 2050 together with a circular innovative industry for a successful green transition. In this respect, and in order to help achieve the Green Deal objectives, EPF calls on the European Commission within the framework the future Climate Law to: • encourage the the cascading use of harvested wood…

Waste Framework Directive: textiles and food wastefiled 22 Feb 2022PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD). EPF believes that the sound implementation of the waste hierarchy established in the WFD favouring the prevention of waste and material use over disposal and early energy recovery is of the utmost importance to uphold the…

Union certification framework for carbon removalsfiled 20 Mar 2023PDFsource

European Commission DG CLIMA.C3 Brussels, 20 March 2023 EPF feedback on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals COM(2022) 672 The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on following the publication of the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Union certification framework for…

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

Union certification framework for carbon removalsfiled 27 Apr 2022PDFsource

European Commission DG CLIMA.C3 Brussels, 27 April 2022 EPF response on the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the certification of carbon removals – EU rules The European Panel Federation (EPF) warmly welcomes the possibility to engage with the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the certification of carbon removals that was announced in the Commination on restoring sustainable carbon cycles.

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

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulationfiled 22 Jun 2022PDFsource

European Commission DG ENV - Unit B1 DG GROW - Unit C1 DG ENER - Unit C4 Brussels, 22 June 2022 EPF and EPLF Feedback on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products The European Panel Federation (EPF) and the European Producers of Laminate Flooring association (EPLF) welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Proposal for a Regulation…

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

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulationfiled 13 Nov 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), warmly welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the Sustainable Products Initiative and the review of the Ecodesign Directive. The wood-based panels industry believes that this initiative will be a key element in implementing a coherent framework allowing for achieving the objectives of a resilient circular economy and climate neutrality while strengthening the role of…

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanismfiled 31 Mar 2020source

The European Panel Federation (EPF), warmly welcomes the Impact Assessment of the carbon border adjustment mechanism. Such a mechanism is a fundamental tool for the implementation of an effective climate policy in a globalised economy and to ensure international competitiveness of European industries.

European Biotech Actfiled 10 Jun 2025PDFsource

Brussels, 10 June 2025 EPF Response to the Call for Evidence on the European Biotech Act The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the initiative for a European Biotech Act. We appreciate the Commission’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of biotechnology and biomanufacturing to drive sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience across EU industries.

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

Energy Efficiency Directivefiled 21 Sept 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the review of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency and the related more ambitious targets for the reduction of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% to 55% by 2030.

Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transportfiled 25 Nov 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the Amendment of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the opportunity to provide feedback. The wood-based panels industry believes that this initiative will be a key element in implementing a coherent framework to allow the objectives of the European Green Deal to be achieved, to combat climate change and to achieve climate…

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measuresfiled 26 Aug 2025PDFsource

European Commission DG TAXUD.C.5 Brussels, 26 August 2025 EPF Feedback on CBAM Extension and Anti-Circumvention Measures The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing the wood-based panels industry in Europe, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposed extension of CBAM to downstream products and on measures to prevent circumvention.

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

Construction Products Regulationfiled 11 Jul 2022PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EU) 305/2011.

Construction Products Regulationfiled 11 Jul 2022PDFsource

EPF amendments proposals on the Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products (CPR) 2022 CPR revision proposal - COM(2022) 144 final Article 1 Subject matter This Regulation establishes harmonised rules for the making available on the market and direct installation of construction products, regardless of whether undertaken in the framework of a service or not…

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

Construction Products Regulationfiled 13 Aug 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the review of the Construction Products Regulation EU No 305/2011. The wood-based panels industry produces sustainably sourced bio-based circular products that can be used for energy-efficient and climate-friendly construction and renovation.

Commission Regulation amending the CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 and correcting Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/669filed 7 Feb 2019source

EPF, the European Panel Federation, has members in 25 countries and represents the manufacturers of particleboard, medium density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), hardboard, softboard and plywood. The European wood-based panel industry has an annual turnover of about 22 billion Euros, creates over 100,000 jobs directly and counts more than 5,000 enterprises in Europe.

Renewable energy legal framework post-2030filed 16 Apr 2026PDFsource

Directorate-General for Energy, PLAN/2025/1953 Unit C1: Renewables and Energy System Integration Policy Unit C2: Decarbonisation and Sustainability of Energy Sources Brussels, 16 April 2026 EPF feedback on the renewable energy legal framework after 2030 The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing the European wood-based panels industry in Europe, welcomes the launch of the Call for Evidence on the renewable…

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

Industrial Emissions Directivefiled 23 Jun 2022PDFsource

European Commission DG ENV Unit C4 Brussels, 23 June 2022 EPF feedback on the Proposal for a Directive Amending Directive on Industrial Emissions and Directive on Landfill of Waste The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the Proposal for a Directive Amending Directive 2010/75/Eu on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) and Directive 1999/31/EC…

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

Simplification of some requirements and reduction of administrative burden in the areas of batteries and industrial emissions reporting (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)filed 22 Apr 2026PDFsource

DG ENV.01 Brussels, 22 April 2026 EPF feedback on the Environmental Omnibus Package The European Panel Federation (EPF) welcomes the Commission’s Environmental Omnibus Package and its objective to simplify environmental legislation while maintaining a high level of environmental protection and supporting European competitiveness . 1.

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

European standardisationfiled 21 Jul 2025PDFsource

European Commission DG GROW.H.3 Brussels, 21 July 2025 EPF Feedback on the Call for Evidence: Revision of the Standardisation Regulation The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing the European manufacturers of wood-based panels, welcomes the Commission’s initiative to revise the Standardisation Regulation to accelerate processes, improve inclusiveness, and enhance access and transparency.

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

Housing simplification packagefiled 30 Sept 2026PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing European manufacturers of wood-based panels - particleboard, MDF, OSB, hardboard, softboard and plywood - welcomes this initiative and the Commission's recognition that Europe's housing shortage is compounded by low construction productivity, insufficient scale, lengthy permitting and the accumulation of requirements across EU, national, regional and local levels.

Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF)filed 25 Nov 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the Amendment of the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation and the opportunity to provide feedback on the intended initiative.

Revision of Regulation (EU)2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of productsfiled 29 Jan 2026PDFsource

European Commission DG GROW.E.5 Brussels, 29 January 2026 EPF Feedback on the Revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products The European Panel Federation (EPF), representing Europe's wood-based panels manufacturers, welcomes the revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020.

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

Industrial Emissions Portalfiled 21 Oct 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Regulation on the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR). The wood-based panels industry believes that all industrial sectors should contribute, in line with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), to ensure better control and reduce the impact of industrial emissions on the environment and on…

Illegal logging – evaluation of EU rules (fitness check)filed 28 Feb 2020source

The European Panel Federation (EPF) supports the use of sustainable materials for wood-based panels and embraces EUTR. Recent experience has shown us how challenging EUTR is for companies, especially when it comes to audits and requests for information from our members’ clients.

Union environment action programme (2021-2030)filed 3 Dec 2020PDFsource

The European Panel Federation (EPF), welcomes the possibility to provide a feedback prior to the adoption of the “8th Environment Action Programme - supporting the European Green Deal (8th EAP)”. The wood-based panels industry believes that, in the framework of the implementation of the objectives of the European Green Deal and of the Sustainable Development Goals, the mainstreaming and streamlining environmental…

Amendment of protective measures against pests of plantsfiled 6 Oct 2026source

The European Panel Federation (EPF) is the representative body for European producers of wood-based panels, an industry with an annual turnover exceeding 25 billion and some 100,000 direct jobs located mainly in rural areas.

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