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Tag: Substances of concern

  • Detecting endocrine disrupting chemicals in products

    Chemical regulation moves rapidly across sectors - through overarching or product specific restrictions. Against a backdrop of growing awareness of substances of concern and pathways of exposure, science is also moving quickly to develop best methods and testing practices to detect these substances reliably and at low levels. Standards will play a significant role in developing testing methods as further chemical restrictions are introduced.

  • Tracking substances of concern is vital for sustainability and competitiveness

    Over 40 concerned waste management, industry, and civil society organisations are urging EU leaders to uphold the commitment to chemical transparency and traceability. A stable policy environment is essential for investing in the phase-out of substances and gathering information for more traceability in value chains. Mandatory reporting on substances of concern will help to ensure a transparent and competitive economy.

  • Joint letter – Ecodesign Regulation will fail if vague on dangerous chemicals

    In a joint letter to the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, we call for the European Commission to uphold its commitment to protect consumers and the environment and minimise substances of concern in products in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.

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