Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by âextremely frustratingâ delays
Green groups say European Commission is âchief roadblockâ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years onHarmful compounds in childrenâs nappies and toxic âforever chemicalsâ in everyday products are among 14 hazardous substance groups hit by lengthy delays to EU pollution controls, according to report findings described by scientists as âextremely frustratingâ.The European Commission sought to push broad categories of dangerous substances off the market with a ârestrictions roadmapâ in April 2022 that was hailed at the time as the largest-ever ban of toxic chemicals. Continue reading...
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