Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-002056/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Elena Donazzan (ECR)
DG GROW has discussed the final report submitted by QLab, which proposes amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 that include unjustified limits on total chromium content, which would prevent the recovery of hides from the tanning sector.
The proposal is inapplicable as national fertiliser and health rules on animal by-products have always ensured high levels of safety. Moreover, there is scientific evidence from 2024 that trivalent chromium does not pose a risk, and ECHA has recently reiterated that any restrictions should apply only to hexavalent chromium.
This proposal would undermine two strategic sectors (fertilisers and tanning) that are committed to strict safety and environmental sustainability practices. As such, the Commission’s failure to adopt a clear position on the proposal is incomprehensible.
In view of the above:
- 1.What procedures has the Commission put in place to ensure a conclusive and transparent evaluation of the QLab report, taking into account all scientific evidence and the opinions of EFSA, the JRC and ECHA?
- 2.How will it comply with both the precautionary principle and the principle of proportionality, avoiding any restrictive measures that are not backed up by rigorous scientific data?
- 3.Has it considered requesting independent technical advice from entities with proven expertise in the field, such as QuoData GmbH, in order to ensure optimum scientific quality and reliability in regulatory decisions?
Submitted: 22.5.2025