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Chemical limits: Do the EU's new rules on toxic substances at work go far enough?

Video. Do the EU's new limits on toxic chemical exposure go far enough?

Updated: 20/03/2024 - 18:31 GMT+1

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Brussels is revising the limit values on lead exposure in the workplace for the first time in 40 years and also introducing new rules for a class of chemical compounds called diisocyanates. But will these new measures ensure workers' safety?

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