Position papers

Views and recommendations from EuCIA, and other organisations, on key issues affecting the sustainable growth of the composites industry.

4 AUGUST 2026

Epoxy Based Composites under the EU Advanced Materials Act

Epoxy Europe calls for epoxy composites to be explicitly recognised as advanced materials where they deliver system-critical performance and are enablers of EU strategic objectives.  

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19 JANUARY 2026

ERC support for CE marking via ETAs

European Rebar Council letter of support for CE marking via European Technical Assessments to harmonise marketing conditions for construction products across Europe.

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14 JANUARY 2026

The role of co-processing in sustainable waste management

Joint statement calling for stronger policy support to unlock the full potential of cement co-processing.

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11 DECEMBER 2025

A composite supply chain for Europe

Explainer developed by EuCIA, Epoxy Europe, UP/VE Resin Association and Glass Fibre Europe, presenting the challenges impacting the competitiveness of Europe’s composites industry.

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6 NOVEMBER 2025

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for composite materials

EuCIA calls for a targeted, evidence-based approach.

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6 NOVEMBER 2025

Circular Economy Act and Composites

Joint position paper from EuCIA and six association partners representing the composites value chain.

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12 MAY 2025

The strategic value of carbon fibre composites for Europe

Joint statement from EuCIA, ACEA, Composite Materials Italy, DowAska, Hexcel, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, TECH-FAB Europe and Teijin Carbon.

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24 APRIL 2025

Composites in the proposed end-of-life vehicles regulation

Joint statement from EuCIA, Glass Fibre Europe, Cefic UP/VE and Epoxy Europe.

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27 MAY 2024

Enabling circular composites starts with waste codes

EuCIA, Cembureau, EBI, Epoxy Europe, Glass Fibre Europe, UP/VE Resin Association, Wind Europe call for amendments to Europe's waste policy

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4 DECEMBER 2023

New ELV Directive: Considerations from the composites value chain perspective

EuCIA provides clarifications regarding composite materials and recommends amendments to the draft proposal

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5 JULY 2023

Cement co-processing: a sustainable solution for end-of-life composite materials

WindEurope, EuCIA, CEMBUREAU, EBI, UP/VE Resins, Epoxy Europe and Glass Fibre Europe statement on benefits of cement co-processing

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1 NOVEMBER 2022

Circularity of composite materials

EuCIA's position on the circular end-of-life management of composite products

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