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Swedish lead metal classification proposal will affect all European metals industries
Proposals by Sweden for the harmonised EU classification of lead metal as a proven human reproductive hazard will have serious repercussions for the whole European metals industry, the International Lead Association (ILA) has warned. With the European Chemicals Agency...
Regulation of lead substances in Europe needs a better balance, says the ILA
Regulators are failing to take into account some of the most important factors, such as the overall economic benefits and effectiveness of existing regulation, when making decisions about the future use of chemical substances, says the International Lead Association....
Latest EU Commission proposal for the REACH candidate list ‘undermines the credibility of the process’ – says lead industry
Latest EU Commission proposal for the REACH candidate list ‘undermines the credibility of the process’ – says lead industry Latest EU Commission proposal for candidate list is unilateral and hasty Large number of lead substances included for which authorisation is...