1. Pink Sheet
  2. >>Geography
  3. >>Europe

German Industry Concerned It Will Be Hung Out To Dry By EU Wastewater Directive

 
• By David Ridley

The revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, which obliges pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to contribute at least 80% towards the costs of removing micropollutants from wastewater through quaternary treatments, will place an additional burden of around €2bn per year on German manufacturers, says Pharma Deutschland. 

Wastewater
• Source: Shutterstock

National industries will be placed between a rock and a hard place by the incoming, revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), German pharmaceutical industry association Pharma Deutschland has warned.

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Pink Sheet for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required
Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber?

More from Germany

More from Europe