### operation the commission shall coordinate the work of the platform and chair its meetings . for the execution of its mission , the platform shall adopt by majority decision : the rules of procedure , containing , inter alia , the decision - making arrangements of the platform , a two - year work programme of the platform setting out , inter alia , its detailed tasks and regular reports of the platform in every two years , the establishment of working groups to examine issues specified in work programmes of the platform . such working groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled . experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is useful and / or necessary . the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the work programmes of the platform and its reports . the commission shall inform regularly the european parliament and the council about the activities of the platform . ### operation the commission shall coordinate the work of the platform and the commission representative to the platform shall co - chair its meetings . the members of the platform shall elect from among their number another co - chair of equal standing as well as two substitutes . the co - chairs and the substitutes form the bureau of the platform . the platform is to meet at least twice a year . for the execution of its mission , the platform shall adopt by majority decision : the rules of procedure , containing , inter alia , the decision - making arrangements of the platform , an annual as well as a multiannual work programme of the platform setting out , inter alia , the detailed tasks of the platform and taking into account the activities undertaken in the previous year , the establishment of working groups to examine issues specified in work programmes of the platform . such working groups shall be chaired by a member of the platform and shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled ; an annual report on its activities experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited by the bureau on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is considered useful and / or necessary . the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the draft work programmes of the platform and its draft reports in close cooperation with and under the supervision of the bureau . it shall also follow up on recommendations of the platform . the platform shall transmit to the commission the work programmes referred to in paragraph 2 and the report referred to in paragraph 2 . the commission shall forward the work programmes and reports to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions .


### objectives the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , improving member states ' different enforcement authorities ' technical capacity to tackle cross - border aspects of undeclared work , increasing public awareness on the urgency of action and encouraging member states to step up their efforts in dealing with undeclared work . ### objectives the overriding objective of the platform shall be to provide value - added input at union level to member states ' and union institutions ' efforts to successfully tackle the complex problem of undeclared work and its manifold implications and consequences including the encouraging and promoting of declared work . the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall to that end contribute to an improvement and better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs . it shall thus help to achieve the union ' s employment targets , providing a more effective european framework for employment and workplace health and safety . avoiding thereby the deterioration of quality of work , it shall promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : improving effective and close cooperation between member states ' relevant enforcement bodies and other actors involved at union level to prevent , deter and combat undeclared work in all its forms , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , assisting member states ' different enforcement bodies ' to effectively tackle and resolve cross - border aspects of undeclared work and the related unfair competition and market distortions , increasing public awareness of the issues related to undeclared work and the need for appropriate action as well as encouraging member states to urgently step up their efforts in tackling undeclared work ,


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle the problem of undeclared work have been introduced across the member states , with the deterrence approach , which seeks to bring about compliance by detecting and punishing non - compliance , remaining the dominant approach across the majority of member states .


### three different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with undeclared work : labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor’s office and the social partners are also involved . ### often several different national enforcement authorities and actors are involved with curbing undeclared work , including labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and social security institutions , health and safety inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor’s office and the social partners are also involved . together with better enforcement of existing legislation , the authorities concerned should consider incentives enabling the regularisation of jobs .


### a platform to enhance eu cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work , hereinafter referred to as ' the platform ' , is hereby established . ### a european platform to enhance eu cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work , and in the regularisation of jobs , is hereby established .


### undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues . it has negative impacts on employment , productivity , compliance with working conditions ' standards , skills development and life - long learning . it undermines the financial sustainability of social protection systems , deprives workers of adequate social benefits and results in lower pension rights and less access to healthcare . ### at the same time , undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues thus undermining the financial sustainability of social protection systems . furthermore , it negatively impacts employment and productivity , leading to unfair competition which distorts the market .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , an individually tailored policy mix should be implemented in the member states , based on structured cooperation between all relevant bodies . the cooperation should include all national authorities , representatives of the social partners , and may , where appropriate , include also other actors which are leading and / or active in tackling undeclared work and protecting undeclared workers . the support of the cooperation between relevant non - public actors is also essential in this context .


### improving member states ' different enforcement authorities ' technical capacity to tackle cross - border aspects of undeclared work , ### improving member states ' different enforcement authorities ' capacity to tackle and resolve cross - border aspects of undeclared work and the related unfair competition and market distortions ,


### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : ### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and to the emergence of formal jobs . it shall thus help to embed the europe 2020 strategy and its employment objectives , providing a more effective european framework for employment and workplace health and safety . avoiding thereby the deterioration of quality of work , it shall promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by :


### three different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with undeclared work : labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor ' s office and the social partners are also involved . ### often several different national enforcement bodies and actors are involved with tackling undeclared work , including labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and social security institutions , health and safety inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor’s office and the social partners are also involved .


### the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the work programmes of the platform and its reports . ### the platform and the board of the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the draft work programmes of the platform and its draft reports in close cooperation with and under the supervision of the board of the platform .


### the strengthening of cooperation among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively . ### the strengthening of active cooperation based on mutual assistance , transparency , confidentiality , where required , among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states tackle undeclared work more efficiently and effectively , while respecting the freedom to provide services , the free movement of workers and the principle of non - discrimination as well as workers’ rights and the social aquis . the goal of the strengthened cooperation must be to encourage declared work and making undeclared work the less attractive option .


### single point of contact each member state shall appoint one single point of contact as a member of the platform . they may also appoint one alternate member . in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they may also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners . member states shall provide the commission with the list and contact details of all enforcement authorities which are involved in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . single points of contact shall liaise with all enforcement authorities which are involved in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work regarding the activities of the platform and guarantee their participation at the meetings and / or contribution to the activities of the platform or its working groups if issues discussed involve their field of competence . ### senior representatives each member state shall appoint a senior representative referred to in article 1 as member of the platform . it may also appoint a substitute to attend the meetings of the platform where necessary . in appointing a senior representative and a substitute , member states should involve all relevant bodies having a role in the tackling of undeclared work in a domestic or cross - border context , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they should also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners and other relevant actors . member states shall provide the commission with the list and contact details of all enforcement bodies and , in accordance with national law or practice , the social partners and other relevant actors which are involved in tackling undeclared work . the senior representatives referred to in article 1 shall liaise regularly with all national enforcement bodies and in accordance with national law or practice , the social partners and other relevant actors with a role in tackling undeclared work , thereby involving all stakeholders .


### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work . ### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work , building on policies and strategies to raise awareness of undeclared work which already exist to varying degrees in the member states . the platform should involve also non - governmental actors as important sources of information . it should contribute to the strengthening of the cooperation between member states including by suggesting innovative approaches of cross - border cooperation and enforcement as well as by evaluating experiences of such cooperation to draw conclusions for future policy action .


### tasks for the execution of its mission , the platform shall in particular carry out the following tasks : improve the knowledge of undeclared work by means of common concepts , measurement tools and promotion of joint comparative analysis and related relevant indicators , develop the analysis of effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , including preventive and punitive as well as deterrence measures in general , establish tools , for instance a knowledge bank of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states to deter and prevent undeclared work , adopt non - binding guidelines for inspectors , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work , develop forms of cooperation increasing the technical capacity to tackle cross - border aspects of undeclared work by adopting a common framework for joint operations for inspections and exchange of staff , examine ways to improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to use of the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . develop permanent training capacity for enforcement authorities and adopt a common framework for carrying out joint trainings , organise peer reviews to follow member states progress when fighting undeclared work , including support for the implementation of country - specific recommendations related to fight or prevent undeclared work issued by the council . increase awareness of the problem by carrying out common activities such as european campaigns and adopting regional or eu wide strategies , including sectoral approaches . in carrying out its tasks , the platform will make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . it will establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound and eu - osha . ### tasks for the execution of its mission , the platform shall in particular carry out the following tasks : improve the knowledge of all forms of undeclared work , also with regard to causes and regional differences , by means of common concepts , including comprehensive definitions of existing and new forms of undeclared work , indicators and methodologies for data collection , measurement tools and promotion of joint comparative analysis and research , improve the knowledge and mutual understanding of different national labour inspection systems and practices to tackle undeclared work , the consequences of undeclared work , including cross - border undeclared work , with regard to unfair competition and market distortions , as well as the precarious working conditions endured by persons in undeclared work , analyse the effectiveness and consequences of different policy measures , such as prevention and deterrence as well as enabling measures encouraging and promoting declared work , in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , establish efficient tools , for instance an interactive knowledge bank of different practices / measures based on the application in different labour market models , including bilateral and multilateral agreements used in the member states , to tackle undeclared work , develop guidelines for enforcement , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work and monitor progress made on the implementation of guidelines , develop close cooperation in order to improve the capability of national labour inspection systems regarding controls and tackling cross - border aspects of undeclared work by means of actions such as joint operations , relevant databases and staff exchanges , draw up and publish information to facilitate the activities of national labour inspection systems , develop a reliable and efficient system of rapid information exchange and improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to make use of the internal market information system established by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council1a and the electronic exchange of social security information , contribute to the identification of areas related to undeclared work where union legislation is not achieving its intended objectives . develop and improve the permanent training capacity for enforcement authorities and adopt a common framework for carrying out joint trainings . put forward suggestions to the commission , the european parliament and the council for inclusion in the country - specific recommendations of appropriate action addressing the particular aspects of tackling undeclared work as well as the effects of non - action in the member states concerned . organise peer reviews to follow member states progress when fighting undeclared work , including support for the implementation of country - specific recommendations related to fight or prevent undeclared work issued by the council and promote appropriate action , give opinions and suggestions to the commission , the european parliament or the council on issues relating to better regulation and the enforcement of union legislation on working conditions and social protection in member states related to the tackling of undeclared work as well as relating to the effects of non - action , encourage active cooperation between the enforcement authorities of member states and non - eu countries , where relevant , in order to resolve problems related to undeclared work involving these countries , increase awareness of the problem by carrying out common activities such as european campaigns and adopting regional or eu wide strategies , including sectoral approaches . encourage national authorities and other bodies to provide counselling and information for workers victimised by practices of undeclared work , in carrying out its tasks , the platform shall make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . the platform shall establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound as well as with eu - osha . 1a regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system and repealing commission decision 2008 / 49 / ec


### the platform will cooperate with the eu level relevant expert groups and committees whose work has links with undeclared work . ### the platform should cooperate with relevant expert groups , committees and stakeholders whose activities have links with tackling undeclared work .


### the platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . ### the platform should contribute to eliminating abuse of the principle of the free movement through undeclared work , to which end it should aim to facilitate and improve the exchange of experience and best practices and information , as well as to developing at eu level common understanding , expertise and analysis , including on new and emerging employment relationships . it should also enhance knowledge , thus creating a knowledge bank , study ways to improve data exchange , suggest joint training sessions and exchanges between labour inspectorates , foster effective control mechanisms and contribute to the improvement of operational coordination between the different national enforcement bodies of the member states . additionally , the platform will facilitate the sharing of best practices and information .


### the european parliament in its resolution on ‘ effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe’ welcomed the commission ' s initiative to create a european platform and called for enhanced cooperation at eu level to fight undeclared work27 . __________________ 27 european parliament resolution of 14 january 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / oeil / popups / ficheprocedure . do ? lang=en&reference=2013 / 2112 ### the european parliament in its resolution on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe welcomed the commission ' s initiative to create a european platform and called for enhanced cooperation at eu level to fight undeclared work27 because it leads to unfair competition which distorts the market . __________________ 27 european parliament resolution of 14 january 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / oeil / popups / ficheprocedure . do ? lang=en&reference=2013 / 2112


### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors more severely affected by undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and union decentralised agencies , in particular eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work . the involvement of eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work in the work of the platform as observers will not extend their existing mandates . ### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors that are either severely affected by undeclared work or have a particular role in the tackling of undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and the organisation for economic cooperation and development , and union decentralised agencies .


### representatives of the cross - industry social partners at union level , as well as social partners in sectors with a high incidence of undeclared work , ### a maximum of 14 representatives of social partners in sectors with a high incidence of undeclared work nominated by the social partners themselves , equally representing both sides of industry ,


### operation the commission shall coordinate the work of the platform and chair its meetings . for the execution of its mission , the platform shall adopt by majority decision : the rules of procedure , containing , inter alia , the decision - making arrangements of the platform , a two - year work programme of the platform setting out , inter alia , its detailed tasks and regular reports of the platform in every two years , the establishment of working groups to examine issues specified in work programmes of the platform . such working groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled . experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is useful and / or necessary . the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the work programmes of the platform and its reports . the commission shall inform regularly the european parliament and the council about the activities of the platform . ### operation the commission shall coordinate the work of the platform and the commission representative to the platform shall co - chair its meetings . the members of the platform shall elect from among their number another co - chair of equal standing as well as two substitutes . the co - chairs and the substitutes form the bureau of the platform . the platform is to meet at least twice a year . for the execution of its mission , the platform shall adopt by majority decision : the rules of procedure , containing , inter alia , the decision - making arrangements of the platform , an annual as well as a multiannual work programme of the platform setting out , inter alia , the detailed tasks of the platform and taking into account the activities undertaken in the previous year , the establishment of working groups to examine issues specified in work programmes of the platform . such working groups shall be chaired by a member of the platform and shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled ; an annual report on its activities experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited by the bureau on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is considered useful and / or necessary . the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the draft work programmes of the platform and its draft reports in close cooperation with and under the supervision of the bureau . it shall also follow up on recommendations of the platform . the platform shall transmit to the commission the work programmes referred to in paragraph 2 and the report referred to in paragraph 2 . the commission shall forward the work programmes and reports to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions .


### a two - year work programme of the platform setting out , inter alia , its detailed tasks and regular reports of the platform in every two years , ### adopt an annual as well as a multiannual work programme of the platform setting out , inter alia , its detailed tasks of the platform and taking into account the evaluation of the activities undertaken in the previous year ,


### objectives the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , improving member states ' different enforcement authorities ' technical capacity to tackle cross - border aspects of undeclared work , increasing public awareness on the urgency of action and encouraging member states to step up their efforts in dealing with undeclared work . ### objectives the overriding objective of the platform shall be to provide value - added input at union level to member states ' and union institutions ' efforts to successfully tackle the complex problem of undeclared work and its manifold implications and consequences including the encouraging and promoting of declared work . the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall to that end contribute to an improvement and better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs . it shall thus help to achieve the union ' s employment targets , providing a more effective european framework for employment and workplace health and safety . avoiding thereby the deterioration of quality of work , it shall promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : improving effective and close cooperation between member states ' relevant enforcement bodies and other actors involved at union level to prevent , deter and combat undeclared work in all its forms , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , assisting member states ' different enforcement bodies ' to effectively tackle and resolve cross - border aspects of undeclared work and the related unfair competition and market distortions , increasing public awareness of the issues related to undeclared work and the need for appropriate action as well as encouraging member states to urgently step up their efforts in tackling undeclared work ,


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle the problem of undeclared work have been introduced across the member states , yet a holistic approach is often still missing . deterrence , which seeks to bring about compliance by detecting and sanctioning non - compliance , remains the dominant approach across the majority of member states . many member states have already put in place effective measures to tackle undeclared work particularly in relation to labour market , tax and employment law abuses by ensuring that the employers of undeclared workers face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties . the principle that the burden of repayment for any unpaid social security and taxes rests with the employer , as well as the threat of additional inspections and fines , which clearly outweigh any profits , are important disincentives for employers to operate in the informal economy .


### eu level cooperation remains far from comprehensive , both in terms of the member states involved and the issues covered . there is a no formal mechanism in place for cross - border cooperation between member states ' relevant authorities to address issues related to undeclared work . ### currently close and effective cooperation at the eu level remains far from comprehensive , both in terms of the member states involved and the issues covered . there is no formal mechanism in place for cross - border cooperation between member states ' relevant authorities to address issues related to undeclared work . the work of the platform should draw on the work done by other bodies and make use of the internal market information system where possible . furthermore , it should take account of the differences regarding national legislation related to undeclared work and encourage , where necessary , the provision of adequate resources for labour inspections to improve cross - border enforcement .


### improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , ### ensuring that cooperation at eu level between member states ' different enforcement authorities and the other agencies concerned is closer and more effective so as to prevent and combat undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively ,


### establish tools , for instance a knowledge bank of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states to deter and prevent undeclared work , ### establish efficient tools , for instance an interactive knowledge bank within eurofound of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states , to deter and prevent undeclared work to facilitate transitions from the informal to the formal economy , and positive measures to encourage citizens to legally employ those people that previously worked undeclared ,


### in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they may also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners . ### in appointing a senior representative and a substitute , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work and the regularisation of jobs in a domestic or cross - border context , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they shall also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners and other relevant actors .


### a platform to enhance eu cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work , hereinafter referred to as ' the platform ' , is hereby established . ### a european platform to enhance cooperation at union level in tackling undeclared work , , is hereby established .


### for the execution of its mission , the platform shall adopt by majority decision : ### for the execution of its mission , the platform shall by majority decision :


### single point of contact each member state shall appoint one single point of contact as a member of the platform . they may also appoint one alternate member . in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they may also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners . member states shall provide the commission with the list and contact details of all enforcement authorities which are involved in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . single points of contact shall liaise with all enforcement authorities which are involved in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work regarding the activities of the platform and guarantee their participation at the meetings and / or contribution to the activities of the platform or its working groups if issues discussed involve their field of competence . ### senior representatives each member state shall appoint a senior representative referred to in article 1 as member of the platform . it may also appoint a substitute to attend the meetings of the platform where necessary . in appointing a senior representative and a substitute , member states should involve all relevant bodies having a role in the tackling of undeclared work in a domestic or cross - border context , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they should also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners and other relevant actors . member states shall provide the commission with the list and contact details of all enforcement bodies and , in accordance with national law or practice , the social partners and other relevant actors which are involved in tackling undeclared work . the senior representatives referred to in article 1 shall liaise regularly with all national enforcement bodies and in accordance with national law or practice , the social partners and other relevant actors with a role in tackling undeclared work , thereby involving all stakeholders .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , an individually tailored policy mix should be implemented in the member states , based on structured cooperation between all relevant bodies . the cooperation should include all national authorities , representatives of the social partners , and may , where appropriate , include also other actors which are leading and / or active in tackling undeclared work and protecting undeclared workers . the support of the cooperation between relevant non - public actors is also essential in this context .


### tasks for the execution of its mission , the platform shall in particular carry out the following tasks : improve the knowledge of undeclared work by means of common concepts , measurement tools and promotion of joint comparative analysis and related relevant indicators , develop the analysis of effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , including preventive and punitive as well as deterrence measures in general , establish tools , for instance a knowledge bank of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states to deter and prevent undeclared work , adopt non - binding guidelines for inspectors , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work , develop forms of cooperation increasing the technical capacity to tackle cross - border aspects of undeclared work by adopting a common framework for joint operations for inspections and exchange of staff , examine ways to improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to use of the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . develop permanent training capacity for enforcement authorities and adopt a common framework for carrying out joint trainings , organise peer reviews to follow member states progress when fighting undeclared work , including support for the implementation of country - specific recommendations related to fight or prevent undeclared work issued by the council . increase awareness of the problem by carrying out common activities such as european campaigns and adopting regional or eu wide strategies , including sectoral approaches . in carrying out its tasks , the platform will make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . it will establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound and eu - osha . ### tasks for the execution of its mission , the platform shall in particular carry out the following tasks : improve the knowledge of all forms of undeclared work , also with regard to causes and regional differences , by means of common concepts , including comprehensive definitions of existing and new forms of undeclared work , indicators and methodologies for data collection , measurement tools and promotion of joint comparative analysis and research , improve the knowledge and mutual understanding of different national labour inspection systems and practices to tackle undeclared work , the consequences of undeclared work , including cross - border undeclared work , with regard to unfair competition and market distortions , as well as the precarious working conditions endured by persons in undeclared work , analyse the effectiveness and consequences of different policy measures , such as prevention and deterrence as well as enabling measures encouraging and promoting declared work , in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , establish efficient tools , for instance an interactive knowledge bank of different practices / measures based on the application in different labour market models , including bilateral and multilateral agreements used in the member states , to tackle undeclared work , develop guidelines for enforcement , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work and monitor progress made on the implementation of guidelines , develop close cooperation in order to improve the capability of national labour inspection systems regarding controls and tackling cross - border aspects of undeclared work by means of actions such as joint operations , relevant databases and staff exchanges , draw up and publish information to facilitate the activities of national labour inspection systems , develop a reliable and efficient system of rapid information exchange and improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to make use of the internal market information system established by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council1a and the electronic exchange of social security information , contribute to the identification of areas related to undeclared work where union legislation is not achieving its intended objectives . develop and improve the permanent training capacity for enforcement authorities and adopt a common framework for carrying out joint trainings . put forward suggestions to the commission , the european parliament and the council for inclusion in the country - specific recommendations of appropriate action addressing the particular aspects of tackling undeclared work as well as the effects of non - action in the member states concerned . organise peer reviews to follow member states progress when fighting undeclared work , including support for the implementation of country - specific recommendations related to fight or prevent undeclared work issued by the council and promote appropriate action , give opinions and suggestions to the commission , the european parliament or the council on issues relating to better regulation and the enforcement of union legislation on working conditions and social protection in member states related to the tackling of undeclared work as well as relating to the effects of non - action , encourage active cooperation between the enforcement authorities of member states and non - eu countries , where relevant , in order to resolve problems related to undeclared work involving these countries , increase awareness of the problem by carrying out common activities such as european campaigns and adopting regional or eu wide strategies , including sectoral approaches . encourage national authorities and other bodies to provide counselling and information for workers victimised by practices of undeclared work , in carrying out its tasks , the platform shall make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . the platform shall establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound as well as with eu - osha . 1a regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system and repealing commission decision 2008 / 49 / ec


### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors more severely affected by undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and union decentralised agencies , in particular eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work . the involvement of eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work in the work of the platform as observers will not extend their existing mandates . ### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors that are either severely affected by undeclared work or have a particular role in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and union decentralised agencies , in particular eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work . the involvement of eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work in the work of the platform as observers will not extend their existing mandates .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix should be implemented in the member states , based on structured cooperation between all relevant bodies . the cooperation should include all national , regional and union bodies which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . it is essential also to strengthen and further support the cooperation between relevant non - public actors that are active in combatting undeclared work and helping the workers concerned .


### experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is useful and / or necessary . ### experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited by the board of the platform on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is considered useful and / or necessary .


### the strengthening of cooperation among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively . ### the strengthening of active cooperation based on mutual assistance , transparency , confidentiality , where required , among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states tackle undeclared work more efficiently and effectively , while respecting the freedom to provide services , the free movement of workers and the principle of non - discrimination as well as workers’ rights and the social aquis . the goal of the strengthened cooperation must be to encourage declared work and making undeclared work the less attractive option .


### the platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . ### the platform should contribute to eliminating abuse of the principle of the free movement through undeclared work , to which end it should aim to facilitate and improve the exchange of experience and best practices and information , as well as to developing at eu level common understanding , expertise and analysis , including on new and emerging employment relationships . it should also enhance knowledge , thus creating a knowledge bank , study ways to improve data exchange , suggest joint training sessions and exchanges between labour inspectorates , foster effective control mechanisms and contribute to the improvement of operational coordination between the different national enforcement bodies of the member states . additionally , the platform will facilitate the sharing of best practices and information .


### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors more severely affected by undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and union decentralised agencies , in particular eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work . the involvement of eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work in the work of the platform as observers will not extend their existing mandates . ### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors that are either severely affected by undeclared work or have a particular role in the tackling of undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and the organisation for economic cooperation and development , and union decentralised agencies .


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle the problem of undeclared work have been introduced across the member states , with the deterrence approach , which seeks to bring about compliance by detecting and punishing non - compliance , remaining the dominant approach across the majority of member states .


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle the problem of undeclared work have been introduced across the member states , yet a holistic approach is often still missing . deterrence , which seeks to bring about compliance by detecting and sanctioning non - compliance , remains the dominant approach across the majority of member states . many member states have already put in place effective measures to tackle undeclared work particularly in relation to labour market , tax and employment law abuses by ensuring that the employers of undeclared workers face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties . the principle that the burden of repayment for any unpaid social security and taxes rests with the employer , as well as the threat of additional inspections and fines , which clearly outweigh any profits , are important disincentives for employers to operate in the informal economy .


### representatives of eea states . ### one representative of each eea state .


### to achieve its objectives , the platform should be supported by a ' single point of contact ' in each member state who should have the necessary authority to liaise with national authorities dealing with the multifaceted aspects of undeclared work . ### to achieve its objectives , the platform should be supported by a senior representative from each member state who should have the necessary authority to liaise with national authorities , regional and union bodies , and other actors , in particular the social partners , dealing with the multifaceted aspects of undeclared work . the work of the platform should stay at the expert level .


### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : ### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , to improve the transition from the informal to the formal economy , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market , gender equality , equal opportunities and social inclusion by :


### single point of contact each member state shall appoint one single point of contact as a member of the platform . they may also appoint one alternate member . ### senior representatives each member state shall appoint a senior representative referred to in article 1 as member of the platform . it may also appoint a substitute to attend the meetings of the platform where necessary .


### article 151 of the treaty sets out as objectives in the field of social policy the promotion of employment and improved living and working conditions . with a view to achieving these objectives , the union can support and complement the activities of member states in the fields of health and safety at work , working conditions , the integration of persons excluded from the labour market and the combating of social exclusion . ### article 151 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union sets out as the objectives in the field of social policy the promotion of employment and improved living and working conditions . with a view to achieving these objectives , the union can support and complement the activities of member states in the fields of health and safety at work , working conditions , the integration of persons excluded from the labour market , and combating social exclusion . in accordance with article 153 tfeu , the union should adopt measures to encourage cooperation between member states .


### three different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with undeclared work : labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor’s office and the social partners are also involved . ### often several different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with curbing undeclared work : including labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates , health and safety inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , for example , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor’s office and the social partners are also involved . together with better enforcement of existing legislation , the authorities concerned should increasingly put in place incentives enabling the regularisation of jobs .


### the establishment of working groups to examine issues specified in work programmes of the platform . such working groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled . ### adopt the establishment of working groups to examine issues specified in work programmes of the platform . such working groups shall be chaired by a member of the platform and shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled .


### objectives the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , improving member states ' different enforcement authorities ' technical capacity to tackle cross - border aspects of undeclared work , increasing public awareness on the urgency of action and encouraging member states to step up their efforts in dealing with undeclared work . ### objectives the overriding objective of the platform shall be to provide value - added input at union level to member states ' and union institutions ' efforts to successfully tackle the complex problem of undeclared work and its manifold implications and consequences including the encouraging and promoting of declared work . the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall to that end contribute to an improvement and better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs . it shall thus help to achieve the union ' s employment targets , providing a more effective european framework for employment and workplace health and safety . avoiding thereby the deterioration of quality of work , it shall promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : improving effective and close cooperation between member states ' relevant enforcement bodies and other actors involved at union level to prevent , deter and combat undeclared work in all its forms , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , assisting member states ' different enforcement bodies ' to effectively tackle and resolve cross - border aspects of undeclared work and the related unfair competition and market distortions , increasing public awareness of the issues related to undeclared work and the need for appropriate action as well as encouraging member states to urgently step up their efforts in tackling undeclared work ,


### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions , the programme should engage and involve citizens and civil society organisations in co - designing and co - creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents , promoting science education , making scientific knowledge publicly accessible , and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities . it should do so across the programme and through dedicated activities in the part ' strengthening the european research area ' . the engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support for the programme . the programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science , technology , culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation . ### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions , the programme should actively and systematically engage and involve citizens and civil society organisations in co - designing and co - creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents , promoting science education , making scientific knowledge publicly accessible , and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities . it should do so across the programme and through dedicated activities in the part ' strengthening the european research area ' . the engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support for the programme . the programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science , technology , culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation .


### cluster ' food and natural resources ' ; ### cluster ' agriculture , food and natural resources ' ;


### areas of intervention : environmental observation ; biodiversity and natural capital ; agriculture , forestry and rural areas ; sea and oceans ; food systems ; bio - based innovation systems ; circular systems ### areas of intervention : environmental observation ; biodiversity and natural capital ; agriculture , forestry and rural areas ; fishing , aquaculture , sea and oceans ; food systems ; bio - based innovation systems ; circular systems


### eur 10 000 000 000 for cluster ' food and natural resources ' ; ### eur 10 000 000 000 for cluster ' agriculture , food and natural resources ' ;


### the commission shall indicate the beginning and end of the collection period in the register . ### the commission shall indicate the beginning and end of the collection period in the register . one month before the deadline for the collection of statements of support is due to expire , the commission shall inform the group of organisers thereof .


### each member state shall establish one or more contact points to provide information and assistance to groups of organisers in setting up a european citizens’ initiative . ### each member state shall establish one or more contact points and make them known , with a view to providing information and assistance to groups of organisers in setting up a european citizens’ initiative .


### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 12 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than three months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 . ### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 18 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than six months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 .


### a variety of benchmark administrators claim that their benchmarks pursue environmental , social and governance objectives . the users of those benchmarks do however not always have the necessary information on the extent to which the methodology of those benchmark administrators takes into account those esg objectives . the existing information is also often scattered and does not allow for effective comparison for investment purposes across borders . to enable market players to make well - informed choices , benchmark administrators should be required to disclose how their methodology takes into account the esg factors for each benchmark or family of benchmarks that is promoted as pursuing esg objectives . that information should also be disclosed in the benchmark statement . the administrators of benchmarks that do not promote or take into account the esg objectives , should not be subject to this disclosure obligation . ### the users of benchmarks do not always have the necessary information on the extent to which the methodology of benchmark administrators takes into account esg risks and impact . the existing information is often scattered and does not allow for effective comparison for investment purposes across borders . to enable market players to make well - informed choices , all benchmark administrators should be required to disclose how their methodology incorporates circular economy indicators for each benchmark . that information should be disclosed in the benchmark statement .


### each company whose assets are selected as underlying in a positive impact benchmark should save more carbon emissions than it produces , hence have a positive impact on the environment . the asset and portfolio managers who claim to pursue an investment strategy compatible with the paris climate agreement should therefore use positive carbon impact benchmarks . ### each company whose assets are selected as underlying in negative carbon emissions benchmarks should save more carbon emissions than it produces , hence have a positive impact on the environment . the asset and portfolio managers who claim to pursue an investment strategy compatible with the paris climate agreement should therefore use negative carbon emissions benchmarks .


### in order to enhance transparency and ensure an adequate level of harmonization , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to specify further the minimum content of the disclosure obligations that benchmark administrators that take into account the esg objectives should be subject to , and to specify the minimum standards for harmonization of the methodology of low - carbon and positive carbon impact benchmarks , including the method for the calculation of carbon emissions and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets , taking into account the product and organisation environmental footprint methods as defined in points and of point 2 of commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu31 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 31 commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu of 9 april 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations . ### in order to enhance transparency and ensure an adequate level of harmonization , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to specify further the minimum content of the disclosure obligations that benchmark administrators that take into account the esg objectives should be subject to , and to specify the minimum standards for harmonization of the methodology of low - carbon and positive carbon impact benchmarks , including the method for the calculation of carbon emissions and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets , taking into account the product and organisation environmental footprint methods as defined in points and of point 2 of commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu31 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate public consultations during its preparatory work , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 31 commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu of 9 april 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations .


### for each requirement in paragraph 2 , a benchmark statement shall contain an explanation of how environmental , social and governance factors are reflected for each benchmark or family of benchmarks provided and published which pursue or take into account esg objectives . ### for each requirement in paragraph 2 , a benchmark statement shall contain an explanation of how environmental , social and governance factors are reflected for each benchmark or family of benchmarks provided and published .


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council directive 91 / 676 / eec30a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 30a council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources .


### an inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser other than an organic or organo - mineral fertiliser . ### a mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser containing nutrients in a mineral form or processed into a mineral form . urea and its condensation and association products shall be considered to contain nutrients in a mineral form .


### ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain ### ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 0 . 9 at any time in the distribution chain


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain plants , plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no other processing than cutting , grinding , centrifugation , pressing , drying , freeze - drying or extraction with water . ### a ce marked fertilising product may contain plants , plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no other processing than cutting , grinding , centrifugation , sieving , milling , centrifugation , pressing , drying , freeze - drying , buffering , extrusion , frost - treatment , radiation , sanitation by using heat , or extraction with water .


### animal by - products of categories 2 and 3 according to regulation no 1069 / 2009 ; ### products derived from animal by - products referred to in article 32 of regulation no 1069 / 2009 for which the end point in the manufacturing chain has been reached in accordance with the third paragraph of article 5 , sub - paragraph 2 of that regulation ;


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down rules on the making available on the market of ce marked fertilising products and amending regulations no 1069 / 2009 and no 1107 / 2009 ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down rules on the making available on the market of ce marked fertilisers and improving nutrition efficiency products and amending regulations no 1069 / 2009 and no 1107 / 2009


### the test shall be conducted at 25&#176 ; c &#177 ; 2&#176 ; c . ### a standard for the biodegradability by setting a timeframe in which at least 90% of the organic carbon is converted into co2 , after the claimed release time of the polymer has been fulfilled , and


### –are listed in the table below : azotobacter spp . mycorrhizal fungi rhizobium spp . azospirillum spp . ### – subject to appropriate data protection and data licensing requirements , any micro - organism that is allowed for any of the following uses : –incorporation into a ' foodstuff ' as defined in article 2 of regulation no 178 / 2002 or is allowed to be used in the processing of any such foodstuff , including cultures that are considered to be ' traditional food ingredients ' within the meaning of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council ; –use as a feed additive as indicated by inclusion in the european union register of feed additives pursuant to regulation 1831 / 2003 ; –use as a plant protection active ingredient under regulation no 1107 / 2009 or as a biocide under regulation no 528 / 20121a . any micro - organism that has been evaluated as being safe for use as a biostimulant using relevant common specifications or harmonised standards adopted in accordance with regulation no 1025 / 20121b that detail acceptable thresholds and analytical methods for safety criteria including those outlined in article 42 of this regulation .


### - 12% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , ### - 12% by mass of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water ,


### –have undergone no other processing than drying or freeze - drying and ### – are one of the following micro - organisms : –azotobacter spp . –mycorrhizal fungi –rhizobia –azospirillum spp .


### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the following criterion shall be complied with : the polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water . it shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into co2 in maximum 24 months , in a biodegradability test as specified points - below . ### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the following requirements shall be introduced :


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 and taking into account the results of the report mentioned in para . 1a to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products .


### an inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser other than an organic or organo - mineral fertiliser . ### a mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser containing nutrients in a mineral form , or processed into a mineral form , from animal or plant origin . calcium cyanamide , urea and its condensation and association products shall be considered as containing nutrients in a mineral form . organic carbon in the ce marked fertilising product shall not exceed 1% by mass . that excludes , by convention , carbon which comes from coatings and technical agents . .


### - 2 % by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , or ### - 2 % by mass of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water , or


### forms for the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide forms for the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide ### permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the manufacturing chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain


### - 1 , 5% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , ### - 1 , 5% by mass of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water ,


### solid inorganic macronutrient fertiliser ### solid mineral macronutrient fertiliser


### inorganic fertiliser ### mineral fertiliser


### - 1% by mass of total sodium oxide . ### - from 0 , 5% to 5% by mass of total sodium oxide .


### publicly displaying plaques or billboards as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts , with regard to the following : ### displaying at a location readily visible to the public plaques or billboards as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts , and maintain permanent plaques or billboards after the completion of the operation , with regard to the following :


### the commission may make observations within three months of the date of submission of the programme by the member state . ### the commission may make observations within two months of the date of submission of the programme by the member state .


### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ; ### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ;


### for erdf , esf + and cohesion fund programmes submitted in accordance with article 16 , the table referred to in paragraph shall include the amounts for the years 2021 to 2025 only . ### for erdf , esf + and cohesion fund programmes submitted in accordance with article 16 , the table referred to in paragraph shall include the amounts for the years 2021 to 2027 .


### 2023 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2023 : 1 % ;


### 2026 : 0 . 5 ### 2026 : 2 %


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may reallocate an amount of up to 10 % of the allocation of a priority , which will be 12% for the outermost regions , and no more than 6 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the reallocation shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### the erdf , the esf + and the emff may support community - led local development . ### the erdf , the esf + , the emff and the eardf may support community - led local development .


### 2025 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2025 : 2 % ;


### paragraphs 1 to 12 shall not apply to priorities or programmes under article [ 4 ] of esf + regulation . ### paragraphs 1 to 12 shall not apply to priorities or programmes under article [ 4 ] of the esf + regulation .


### territorial strategies shall be drawn up under the responsibility of the relevant urban , local or other territorial authorities or bodies . ### territorial strategies shall be drawn up under the responsibility of the relevant urban or local bodies .


### a national strategic policy framework for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes : ### a national strategic policy framework and action plan for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes :


### it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### it is of particular importance that the commission carry out transparent and appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation . ### the esf + regulation may in duly justified cases establish higher co - financing rates , of up to 90% , for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 13 ] and article [ 4 ] and [ ] of that regulation .


### the number of selected operations , their total eligible cost , the contribution from the funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority , all broken down by types of intervention ; ### in the data transmissions due by 31 january , 31 march , 31 may , 31 july , 30 september and 30 november of each year , the number of selected operations , their total eligible cost , the contribution from the funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority , all broken down by types of intervention ;


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement shall not be amended . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than three months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement may be amended where appropriate and at least following the mid - term review .


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5&#160 ; % of the total allocation of each fund . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . while fully respecting the principle of territoriality in the redistribution of resources , these contributions shall also be managed in a shared way with the competent national and regional authorities .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities , combatting poverty and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation , social exclusion or territorial isolation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union’s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### a national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains : mapping of health and long - term care needs , including in terms of medical staff , to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2 . measures to ensure the efficiency , sustainability , accessibility and affordability to health and long - term care services , including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long - term care systems 3 . measures to promote community based services , including prevention and primary care , home - care and community - based services ### a national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains : mapping of health and long - term care needs , including in terms of medical staff , to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2 . measures to ensure the efficiency , sustainability , accessibility and affordability of health and long - term care services , including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long - term care systems and those who are hardest to reach 3 . measures to promote community based services , including prevention and primary care , home - care and community - based services , and the transition from institutional to family and community based care


### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period . ### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents , where they are consistent with the objective identified by the programme . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the relevant csrs . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than three months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state .


### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 85 % .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the cohesion fund and the shared management parts of the esf + and the emff .