EU Chemical Plan Overhaul Exempts Polymers, Reduces Burden Downstream
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The European Commission's 1chemical testing proposal released Oct. 29 includes provisions to exempt certain polymers and reduce the burden on downstream users in an effort to address industry concerns
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