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Cándido García Molyneux is a Spanish of counsel in the Brussels office of Covington & Burling. His practice focuses on EC environmental law, Spanish food and drug law, and international trade law. He advises clients on legal issues concerning environmental product regulation, chemical law, waste management, Spanish medicines and cosmetics rules, and international trade law and non-tariff trade barriers. Mr. García Molyneux was actively involved in the legislative process resulting in the REACH Regulation for several companies and trade associations, and advises clients on the impact of the new regime, including in particular the implications for downstream uses of chemicals.
Representative Matters
Mr. García Molyneux advises leading electronic manufacturers on EC waste legislation and in particular the Directives on the WEEE and RoHS Directives and their implementation in Member States. Recent matters handled include:
- Advice to a major manufacturer of medical devices on requirements imposed by the WEEE and RoHS Directives and their national implementing laws.
- Drafting submissions to the European Commission requesting and commenting upon exemptions from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive on behalf of aerospace and information technology manufacturers.
Mr. García Molyneux also advises companies on EC chemical law and in particular the REACH Regulation. Recent matters handled include:
- Legislative advice to associations of paper manufacturers, non-woven materials, chemicals and pharmaceuticals on the EC REACH Regulation on chemicals.
- Advice to cosmetic manufacturers on EC chemical classification procedures.
- Advice to a major manufacturer of consumer goods on biocides legislation and borderline issues and on the impact of the REACH Regulation.
Recent matters on Spanish food and drug law include:
- Advice to an association of pharmaceutical companies on Spanish rules on the advertising of medicinal products over the Internet.
Recent international trade law matters include:
- Advice to manufacturers of electronic equipment on the compatibility of national environmental laws with WTO laws.
Previous Experience
- Law Department of the European University Institute, Italy, Research Fellow (1997-2000)
- New York University, Florence Campus, External Professor on EU Law (2000)
- Commission Directorate General for Trade, Trainee (1997)
Memberships and Affiliations
- College of Europe, Natolin, External Professor on EU Environmental Policy and International Trade Law
Publications and Speeches
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