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FEM position paper on labelling rules for batteries

January 28, 2026
Lena

This position paper responds to the European Commission’s consultation on the draft implementing regulation laying down rules regarding harmonised specifications for labelling requirements, pursuant to Article 13 of the Batteries......

July 14, 2025
Lena

FEM has joined a broad coalition of industry associations in co-signing a joint statement to the European Commission regarding its proposed directive and regulation on the digitalisation and alignment of......

30 Sep 24

FEM recommendations on CBAM transition period

Olivier

As major downstream users of steel and aluminium, European materials handling equipment manufacturers are heavily impacted by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). 9 months after the beginning of the......

08 Nov 23

FEM co-signs Orgalim statement on Cyber Resilience Act

Olivier

FEM joined forces with Orgalim and other sectoral associations to co-sign a pivotal statement on the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). As we stand at the crossroads of cybersecurity and......

25 Sep 23

FEM position on the proposed PFAS restriction

Olivier

The proposed PFAS restriction would have tremendous effects on the European materials handling industry, going far beyond the ability to innovate and remain competitive, and actually questioning companies’ ability to......

14 Jul 23

FEM position paper on the European Commission proposal on the road circulation of non-road mobile machinery

Olivier

On 14 July, FEM made public a position paper on the European Commission’s proposed Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of non-road mobile machinery circulating on public roads. This......

12 Jul 23

Joint statement by the European non-road mobile machinery industry on the Cyber Resilience Act

Olivier

As European manufacturers of non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) FEM, alongside, CEMA, CECE and EGMF, calls for a longer transition period in the application of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The......

11 Jul 23

Joint industry position paper on the digital declaration of conformity

Olivier

Together with six EU trade associations, FEM co-signed a joint position paper calling on the European Commission to allow the use of digital declarations of conformity (DoCs) in relevant EU......

31 Mar 23

FEM statement on the proposal for a Regulation on the road approval of non-road mobile machinery

Olivier

The European Materials Handling Federation welcomes the European Commission proposal for a Regulation on the road type-approval for non-road mobile machinery. After many years of discussion on the need for......

07 Mar 23

FEM position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act

Olivier

On 3 March, FEM finalised a position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act. In the position paper, FEM welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Cyber Resilience Act as a......

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