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ClientEarth argues that the JRC's preparatory study for textile ecodesign criteria under the ESPR is insufficient. The organization advocates for full alignment with REACH for reporting Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), the inclusion of all substances with harmonised classification and labelling (CLH), and the removal of exemptions for process chemicals. It further contends that the JRC has failed to implement legal requirements to reduce 'significant risks' to health and the environment and has overlooked the need for performance restrictions based on circularity concerns, such as the use of phthalates.

The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) recommends amending the European Commission's draft qualitative template for DSA transparency reports to better capture risk mitigation data. The IPIE argues that content moderation is fundamentally a risk mitigation measure and that transparency reports should explicitly include information on content labelling, corrective information, and the specific parameters of automated moderation tools. This would bridge the gap between general transparency obligations (Articles 15 and 42) and the systemic risk assessment requirements (Articles 34 and 35) for very large online platforms and search engines, facilitating faster access to data for scientific researchers.

The Canadian Climate Institute argues that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) contain ambiguities and exemptions that could undermine Canada's 2035 net zero electricity target. The Institute recommends clarifying the treatment of existing power units, removing financial exemptions for emergency emissions, and phasing out output-based pricing in favor of a full carbon price. To maintain climate credibility and affordability, it suggests the government use financial compliance revenues to procure negative emissions and address equity concerns through targeted public investment and rate design rather than by diluting the CER's stringency.