Summary
The European Parliament opposes the authorization of certain biocides in fuels due to concerns about toxic dioxin emissions. 9 13.12.2022
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environment
public safety
social policy
administrative law
public administration
Key points
- The European Parliament is reviewing a proposal to authorize 'CMIT/MIT SOLVENT BASED' biocides for use in preserving crude oil and refined fuels.
- In Germany, national laws prohibit additives containing chlorine or bromine in road vehicle fuels because they cause dioxin formation.
- Denmark, Belgium, and Germany have formally requested that this authorization not apply in their territories due to health risks.
- The Parliament calls for the withdrawal of the draft regulation and demands more data on dioxin emissions and human health risks.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing regulation granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘CMIT/MIT SOLVENT BASED’ in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
The biocidal product family ‘CMIT/MIT SOLVENT BASED’
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