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Resolution against DEHP authorisation in recycled PVC

Summary

The European Parliament opposes a draft decision to allow the hazardous chemical DEHP in recycled soft PVC, citing health risks and the need for safer alternatives.
10 25.11.2015
Other
waste
environment
public safety
business and competition

Key points

  • DEHP is recognized as a substance that is toxic to reproduction and disrupts the endocrine system.
  • The proposed decision would allow the use of this chemical in recycled soft PVC products used in everyday items.
  • There are significant concerns that risks to workers' health have not been sufficiently controlled.
  • The Parliament maintains that recycling should not be used as a justification to continue using hazardous legacy chemicals.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on draft Commission Implementing Decision XXX granting an authorisation for uses of bis(2-ethylhexhyl) phthalate (DEHP) under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council Authorisation for uses of bis(2-ethylhexhyl) phthalate (DEHP)
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