On January 29, the European Parliament voted against the motion of the European Conservatives and Reformists' (ECR) party. The vote was clear: Only 177 supported the measure, 434 opposed it, and 39 abstained. The ECR objection was a last-minute attempt to block the classification of titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic. The scrutiny...
Violations of EU chemicals law are sanctioned differently in each EU state. Manufacturers outside the EU can take advantage of such loopholes. Possible solutions were discussed in Brussels in mid-November by representatives of the ECHA, associations, member states, and non-governmental organizations. The EU Commission has provided a Webcast of the…