When EU legislation is transposed into national law, additional requirements are sometimes introduced that go beyond what is required under EU rules. This practice, commonly referred to as "gold-plating", can create unnecessary costs and administrative burdens for businesses.
The European Commission is seeking direct feedback from businesses on where this occurs and the impact it has on competitiveness.
What you need to do:
Why your input matters:
Eurochambres has recently been appointed co-chair of the European Commission's Industrial Forum Project Team on simplification. Findings from this survey will therefore help inform ongoing EU-level work to identify and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
Businesses wishing to provide more detailed examples or supporting documentation can also contact:
Thank you for helping ensure that business experience is reflected in efforts to simplify regulation and strengthen European competitiveness.