EU to propose ban on waste exports to non-OECD countries, Sejourne cabinet says

The ‌EU's industry ​chief Stephane Sejourne has decided to propose a broad ‌ban on exports of waste, including aluminium scrap, to non-OECD countries, a statement from Sejourne's cabinet said ‌on Friday.

Sejourne had been expected to present ‌long-awaited trade measures on September 23, which would have only limited exports of aluminium scrap. "In the internal discussions, ⁠it ​appeared ⁠that the tool proposed could only cover around a half ⁠of the scrap export. As a result, the Executive ​Vice-President has decided to withdraw the proposal ⁠and to explore a proposal, independent from trade instruments," the ⁠statement ​said.

"We are now working on a delegated act under the Waste Shipment Regulation. ⁠This delegated act will ban exports of waste including ⁠aluminium ⁠scrap to non-OECD countries with the exception of some EU candidate countries."