"The European Commission sought to push broad categories of dangerous substances off the market with a restrictions roadmap in April 2022 that was hailed at the time as the largest-ever ban of toxic chemicals."
"Green groups say the European Commission is the chief roadblock to its own roadmap and allege unlawful delays have resulted in nearly 100,000 tonnes of extra chemical pollution from six of the groups."
"Under EU chemical regulations known as Reach, the Commission is obliged to draft an amendment to the list of restrictions within three months of receiving opinions from expert committees. The deadline has never been met."
The European Commission's roadmap to regulate hazardous substances has stalled, with seven out of 22 groups unregulated and seven more frozen. This has led to nearly 100,000 tonnes of additional chemical pollution. Delays range from 13 to 47 months, with an average of two years. Proposed restrictions include lead in bullets, harmful substances in childcare products, and carcinogenic fertilizers. The Commission's failure to meet legal deadlines has frustrated environmental groups and raised concerns about public health and safety.
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