Japan Business Council in Europe

Being a cross-sectoral association with member companies operating in different industries and across various stages in the supply chain, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) and the Japanese associations in Japan welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence on the Circular Economy Act.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commissions proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) presented on 4 March 2026. The IAA proposal aims to boost the demand and manufacture of clean technologies in the Union, driving the creation of lead markets.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the revision of the Public Procurement directives as part of the Call for Evidence launched on 3 November 2025. Indeed, while acknowledging the strategic imperative of the European Union (EU) to secure its own competitiveness and economic security agenda, JBCE has been actively promoting since Spring 2025 a Made with…

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to submit its opinion in support of the review of the EU Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act and Climate Delegated Act. Having previously submitted our opinions on the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria during the EU Taxonomy Stakeholder consultation in 2023 and 2025 , we are eager to continue supporting the European Commissions efforts for…

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to submit its opinion regarding the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle. We submitted our initial opinion on DNSH during the EU Taxonomy Stakeholder consultation in 2023. JBCE very much welcomes the adoption of the Delegated Act on 4th July 2025, which makes the DNSH requirement (d) align with the requirement of the RoHS Directive.

Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE), a cross-sector association representing member companies from various industries and supply chain stages, welcoms the oppotunity to provide its feedback on the European Commission's proposal for a Green Claims Directive. JBCE supports truthfulness and transparency in environmental information to protect consumers.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to present its views on the European Commission's proposal for a European Biotech Act. JBCE supports the proposal's ambitious and innovation-oriented framework for the competitiveness of the EU's biomanufacturing sector, in particular its commitment to rewarding innovation, as well as its measures to accelerate and simplify clinical trials, foster…

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) would like to share its concerns regarding the proposed extension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) scope for three reasons: (i) lack of proportionality, (ii) difficulty in complying on the basis of actual emission data, and (iii) insufficient alternative measures to enable compliance.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to submit its opinion in support of the review of the EU Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act and Climate Delegated Act. Having previously submitted our opinions on the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria during the EU Taxonomy Stakeholder consultation in 2023 and 2025 , we are eager to continue supporting the European Commissions efforts for…

As a cross-sector association representing over 110 multinational companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe, JBCE welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). We support the Commissions efforts to reduce marine litter and enhance resource efficiency while ensuring a predictable and science-based regulatory framework.

Please find below the key messages from the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) . (1) Simplified implementation of the EUDR is essential to ensure feasibility and effectiveness across industries. (2) Greater flexibility should be introduced to allow the submission of single due diligence statements covering multiple shipments/batches from a variety of sources.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to submit its opinion in support of the European Commissions proposals for the simplification of administrative burden in environmental legislation . JBCE appreciates the European Commissions recent initiatives to streamline EU legislation, enhance implementation efficiency, and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for businesses.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) and Japanese 4EE industrial associations (JP4EE: JEMA, JEITA, JBMIA, CIAJ) support the idea that proving and transparently demonstrating the sustainability of an entire product lifecycle using a Digital Product Passport (DPP) would benefit both consumers and users.

Please find attached our detailed submission setting out concrete observations and recommendations regarding this initiative. We broadly support the objectives pursued and welcome the opportunity for stakeholder input at this stage.

Please find attached JBCEs position paper on the proposals for a Regulation on the digitalisation and alignment of common specifications under the Omnibus IV package. JBCE welcomes the Commissions initiative and highlights the need to more boldly embrace digitalization approaches, remove physical requirements, ensure horizontal alignment across the NLF, and prioritise international standards over EU-specific common…

As a cross-sector association with member companies operating in different industries and at different stages of the supply chain (electronics, chemicals, polymers, automotive, HVACR, machinery, semiconductors, wholesale trade, precision instruments, pharmaceuticals, steel, non-ferrous metals, textiles, ceramics and glass products), JBCE welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the draft delegated regulation1 act…

Being a cross-sector association with member companies operating in different industries and stages in the supply chain (electronics, chemicals, polymers, automotive, machinery, semiconductors, wholesale trade, precision instruments, pharmaceutical, steel, nonferrous metal, textiles, ceramics, and glass products), JBCE welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the discussion regarding the proposal for Chemicals…

Being a cross-sector association with member companies operating in different industries and stages in the supply chain (electronics, chemicals, polymers, automotive, HVACR, machinery, semiconductors, wholesale trade, precision instruments, pharmaceuticals, steel, non-ferrous metals, textiles, ceramics and glass products), JBCE welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the discussion regarding the amendment of RoHS…

Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) is a cross sector organisation representing the interests of more than 90 multinational companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe. We support EU law aimed at protecting human health and the environment. We are also pleased to be able to contribute to “Chemicals-making best use of EU agencies to streamline scientific assessments”.

JBCE are happy to have an opptunity for giving in our comment on the Scientific opinions on chemical substances based on existing tasks that may be transferred from RoHS Directive to the Committee for Risk Assessment. JBCE welcomes a better alignment of RoHS Directive with REACH Regulation regarding the assessment of restriction substances.

Please find attached JBCEs position paper on the proposals for a Directive on the digitalisation and alignment of common specifications under the Omnibus IV package. JBCE welcomes the Commissions initiative and highlights the need to more boldly embrace digitalization approaches, remove physical requirements, ensure horizontal alignment across the NLF, and prioritise international standards over EU-specific common…

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) and the Japanese 4EE industrial associations (JP4EE) appreciate the continued opportunity to engage in dialogue with the European Commission concerning the implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), particularly with regard to the draft implementing act on the disclosure of unsold consumer products.

Being a cross-sectoral association with member companies operating in different industries and across various stages in the supply chain, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to submit its feedback regarding the upcoming Implementing Regulation laying down rules as regards format and harmonised specifications for certain batteries labelling requirements.

Being a cross-sectoral association with member companies operating in different industries and across various stages in the supply chain, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the impact assessment concerning ecodesign requirements for iron and steel products under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) would like to express its support for the position paper submitted by the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) on 23 January 2026. The paper concerns the proposed revisions to the Ecodesign implementing Regulation and the Energy Labelling delegated Regulation for space and combination heaters, as well as water heaters (ENER Lot 1 & 2).

On March 8th, the European Commission published their key Communication to react to the urgency to move away from EU’s dependency on fossil fuel imports “REPowerEU”. Heat pumps are seen as a central and key technology for reshaping the EU’s heating energy needs, today and in the future.

Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE), representing companies of Japanese parentage operating in Europe, appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Implementing regulation [Ares (2024)3437233] on the RACHP certification requirements extended to organic Rankine cycles and refrigerated units in mobile equipment.

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) would like to express its support for the position paper submitted by the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) on 23 January 2026. The paper concerns the proposed revisions to the Ecodesign implementing Regulation and the Energy Labelling delegated Regulation for space and combination heaters, as well as water heaters (ENER Lot 1 & 2).

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) would like to express its support for the position paper submitted by the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) on 23 January 2026. The paper concerns the proposed revisions to the Ecodesign implementing Regulation and the Energy Labelling delegated Regulation for space and combination heaters, as well as water heaters (ENER Lot 1 & 2).

As a cross-sector association with member companies of Japanese parentage operating in different industries and stages in the supply chain (electronics, chemicals, polymer, automotive, machinery, semiconductor, wholesale trade, precision instruments, pharmaceutical, steel, nonferrous metal, textiles, ceramics, and glass products), JBCE welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation regarding the MCCPs.

As a cross-sector association with member companies of Japanese parentage operating in different industries and stages in the supply chain (electronics, chemicals, polymer, automotive, machinery, semiconductor, wholesale trade, precision instruments, pharmaceutical, steel, nonferrous metal, textiles, ceramics, and glass products), JBCE welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation regarding the…

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE), representing companies of Japanese parentage operating in Europe, and the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA), representing manufacturers of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in Japan, would like to commend the efforts of the European Commission and the study teams regarding the revision of the Ecodesign Regulation…

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) would like to express its support for the position paper submitted by the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) on 23 January 2026. The paper concerns the proposed revisions to the Ecodesign implementing Regulation and the Energy Labelling delegated Regulation for space and combination heaters, as well as water heaters (ENER Lot 1 & 2).

The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE), a cross-sectoral organisation representing companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe, recognises that the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has significantly contributed to deepening trade relations between the two regions over the past five years.