Pharmaceutical industry challenges new wastewater rules before European Courts

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) announced on Monday, March 10, its intention to challenge the new EU rules on urban wastewater treatment before the EU General Court. The new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which came into force at the beginning of 2025, requires the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to jointly cover at least 80% of the costs linked to the removal of micropollutants, based on the polluter pays principle.... - Laws & regulations / Europe

Mar 11, 2025 - 01:26

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) announced on Monday, March 10, its intention to challenge the new EU rules on urban wastewater treatment before the EU General Court.
The new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which came into force at the beginning of 2025, requires the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to jointly cover at least 80% of the costs linked to the removal of micropollutants, based on the polluter pays principle.... - Laws & regulations / Europe