The Commission proposed stronger safeguards for workers exposed to hazardous substances. The measures are expected to prevent around 1,700 lung cancer cases and 19,000 other serious illnesses over the next 40 years. In the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive (CMRD), the Commission recommends setting exposure limits for cobalt and inorganic cobalt …
The Commission has restricted the use of chemical substances N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) to protect workers from their exposure. DMAC and NEP are solvents used in many industrial processes, including the production of chemicals, coatings, cleaning agents and fibres. DMAC is commonly used in making synthetic fibres and varnishes for electrical wires, while NEP is …
The main purpose of the new list is to improve the quality of the risk assessment of hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). It aims at further strengthening the safety of workers due to the exposure to HMPs. The Commission issued on 18 February 2025 a Communication establishing an Indicative list of hazardous medicinal products. It completes the previous Guidance for the …