The European Union (EU) Commission has issued a proposal to limit exposure to 13 chemical agents. Find out what’s involved and how the issue affects global businesses.
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According to the EU, cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths in EU nations, accounting for 53 percent of the total and making it the single largest health risk. The commission has proposed limit values for 13 priority chemical agents and additional analysis on limit values for others. The recommendation is based on input from scientists, employers, workers, member states, and labor inspectors. The revision aims to facilitate implementation of a directive adopted in 2004.