Due to a revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), the most environmentally relevant industrial plants in Europe will be required to operate an environmental management system. We previously informed you about the IED revision in a blog post (dated August 20, 2025).
In December 2025, the EU Commission presented an omnibus package on reducing bureaucracy in environmental regulations, which also includes changes to the revised IED.
On January 21, 2026, the German Federal Cabinet adopted an updated draft law for the 45th Federal Immission Control Ordinance (BImSchV) , which is intended to transpose the amended Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) into German law. The draft already incorporates the proposals of the European Commission and includes, among other things, greater flexibility and extended deadlines for the implementation of environmental management systems. A key aspect is the potential postponement of the implementation deadline from 2027 to possibly 2030.
Are you interested in a gap analysis regarding the 45th Federal Immission Control Ordinance (BImSchV)? Feel free to contact us!
The drafts are currently undergoing the respective legislative processes at the European and German levels. We will continue to keep you informed about the latest developments regarding the IED in our free webinars.
Your contact person at Arqum: Dr. Uwe Götz.
Version of 5.2.2026
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