ttip_regco_12may2014-772a7e858bb38fda.pdf

A statement from a coalition of US, EU, and international organizations expressing deep concerns regarding proposed 'regulatory cooperation' under the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The signatories argue that these mechanisms could prioritize trade interests over public health and environmental protections, potentially creating a 'chilling effect' on the development of new laws.

• The proposed regulatory cooperation under TTIP aims to reduce 'non-tariff' or 'technical barriers' to trade, which the signatories argue are actually the laws that protect the environment, people, and economic integrity.
• Proposed elements of regulatory cooperation include updates on legislative initiatives at the planning stage, the use of harmonization or mutual recognition, the requirement for 'regulatory dialogues', and the application of cost-benefit and trade impact analyses to proposed measures.
• The European Union has proposed a Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) to oversee the development and implementation of laws across multiple levels of government, including US federal and state legislation, EU primary legislation, and legislation at the EU Member State level.
• Signatories express concern that the proposed institutional framework would prioritize trade impacts over public interest, allow undue influence from business lobbyists, and impede the ability of regions or countries to establish stronger standards or respond to urgent crises.

APA

Center for International Environmental Law (2014). ttip_regco_12may2014-772a7e858bb38fda.pdf. https://www.ciel.org/Publications/TTIP_REGCO_12May2014.pdf

Chicago

Center for International Environmental Law. ttip_regco_12may2014-772a7e858bb38fda.pdf. 2014. https://www.ciel.org/Publications/TTIP_REGCO_12May2014.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Center for International Environmental Law |title=ttip_regco_12may2014-772a7e858bb38fda.pdf |date=12 May 2014 |url=https://www.ciel.org/Publications/TTIP_REGCO_12May2014.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{centerforinternationalenvironmentallaw2014ttipregco12may2014772a7e858bb38fdapdf, author = {{Center for International Environmental Law}}, title = {{ttip\_regco\_12may2014-772a7e858bb38fda.pdf}}, publisher = {Center for International Environmental Law}, year = {2014}, month = may, url = {https://www.ciel.org/Publications/TTIP_REGCO_12May2014.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }