The European Commission Seeks Input for the Upcoming Biotech Act II
The European Commission has opened a consultation inviting stakeholders to provide input on the upcoming Biotech Act II, which focuses on industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Comments can be submitted until 10 June 2026. The Commission is then expected to continue developing a proposal for a new regulation in this area.
The initiative aims to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness in industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing, create better conditions for investment, and support European industry. Key topics highlighted include simplifying legislation, increasing market demand for bio-based solutions, and developing sustainability criteria for biomass used in industry.
This is particularly relevant for the biogas sector. The value chains of biogas, bioenergy, and other bio-based industries overlap significantly, especially regarding the use of biomass, residues, and side streams. This presents an important opportunity to emphasize the need for synergies and coordinated initiatives rather than separate systems that risk creating unnecessary complexity.
Accel AgroBiogas works to develop, test, and scale new concepts for biomass supply that can contribute to increased and more sustainable biogas production in the Öresund–Kattegat–Skagerrak region. The project focuses, among other things, on how agricultural residues can be utilized more efficiently in biogas production while strengthening the framework conditions for both the agricultural sector and the biogas industry.
This public consultation therefore offers stakeholders from the biogas sector, agriculture, industry, and policymaking an opportunity to contribute perspectives on how future regulation can promote synergies between bioenergy and the bioeconomy. To fully unlock the potential of the biogas sector, there is a need for policy instruments and criteria that support circular resource flows, strengthen demand for sustainable biomass solutions, and reduce barriers to implementation.
The European Commission accepts submissions in free-text format of up to 4,000 characters. It is also possible to attach a short briefing document, such as a one-pager. Contributions may be submitted either publicly or anonymously.
