June 18, 2009
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Health & Safety Newsletter June 18, 2009 |
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EC to improve the safety of biocides and to simplify authorisation procedures
The European Commission has presented draft legislation to achieve a higher level of protection of health and environment. This proposal aims at significantly increasing the safety of biocide products used and placed on the market in the European Union. It proposes to phase out the most hazardous substances, particularly those that may cause cancer, and to introduce new rules for articles such as furniture and textiles treated with biocides, which are not covered by existing legislation. It introduces simplified legislation, whilst providing new incentives for companies to develop safer products ... |
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California proposes list of 30 chemicals as causing cancer or reproductive harm
Under pressure from a coalition of labor and environmental groups, California has proposed to list 30 toxic chemicals as known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. The announcement follows a ruling in favor of the Natural Resources Defense Council, United Steelworkers and Sierra Club, and against the California Chamber of Commerce, in a suit over California`s duty to list these chemicals. `The state`s decision to move forward with listing these chemicals will help health care providers and the public better understand which chemicals could harm their health,` said Gina Solomon, MD, senior ... |
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