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EU natural gas market will gradually transition to hydrogen

Green electricity is mature, but the low-carbon transformation of heavy industry and transportation cannot rely solely on green electricity, but also requires hydrogen energy. The European Parliament passed a new law on the 11th, confirming that the EU natural gas market and infrastructure will gradually transform to hydrogen, and build a hydrogen energy market and hydrogen transmission network (hydrogen network) for the low-carbon transformation of industry. The bill still needs to be voted on by the EU Council before it can be formally implemented. The European Union determines the direction of hydrogen energy for the low-carbon transformation of industry. The European Parliament passed the hydrogen and decarbonised gas markets package on the 11th to encourage investment in hydrogen energy and accelerate the transition to biomethane and low-carbon energy. Sustainable energy sources such as hydrocarbons. "Euractiv" reported that European Parliament member Jens Geier said that this is "the legal basis for the development of the European hydrogen market and the beginning of the phase-out of natural gas." Another congressman, Jerzy Buzek, said that the future energy market will have two major sources - green electricity and green gas. The EU's goal is to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by the end of 2030 compared to 1990 levels. According to "Hydrogen Insight", the European Union has defined "low-carbon hydrogen" and its derivatives (such as synthetic methane). The production process of this type of hydrogen will emit 70% less greenhouse gases than natural gas. The European Commission proposed a hydrogen energy draft in 2021. Gale pointed out that Europe’s steel and chemical industries need to decarbonize and

2024-04-23

The European Parliament passed a law requiring new buildings to be zero-carbon by 2030, and also requiring renovations of energy-intensive buildings.

Buildings account for 36% of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions. Just before the June general election, the European Parliament passed an amendment to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) on the 12th, hoping to further reduce building carbon emissions. The new regulations require all new buildings to achieve zero carbon emissions from 2030, while new buildings used or owned by public institutions must meet the standard by 2028. The bill also includes regulations for energy-efficient renovations of older buildings, reducing gas boilers, and installing solar photovoltaics. This important building energy conservation bill only needs to pass the European Council before it can be legislated, but amid the chaos before the parliamentary election, foreign media report that there are still variables. Europe strives for net zero buildings, with historical buildings exempt. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, first proposed in 2002, is a key regulation leading European building energy conservation efforts. According to the European Commission, buildings account for 36% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of energy consumption. At the end of 2021, the Commission proposed amendments hoping to further reduce carbon emissions from buildings. On the 12th, the European Parliament passed an amendment by 370 votes to 199, requiring all new buildings to achieve zero carbon emissions starting in 2030, and new buildings used or owned by public agencies must meet the standard before 2028. The EU stipulates that member states must formulate policies to reduce energy consumption in residential buildings, with the goal of reducing primary energy by 16% in 2030 and 20-22% in 2035. The new directive also requires that public and non-residential buildings of a certain size and all new residential buildings must be equipped with solar photovoltaics starting in 2030. The renovation of old buildings involves complex financial resources.

2024-03-20

The European Parliament adopted a 42.5% renewable energy target; new sites in the region must be reviewed within a year.

The European Parliament approved an amendment to the Renewable Energy Directive on the 12th, projecting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030, with a target of 45%. The amendment also requires governments to designate dedicated renewable energy zones, requiring the application process for new sites within these zones to be completed within a year to accelerate renewable energy progress. The EU reached an agreement on renewable energy targets in March, but reached a stalemate in May over whether hydrogen produced from nuclear power (known as pink hydrogen) should be considered renewable energy. Ultimately, the EU made a minor concession on nuclear ammonia production in exchange for the amendment's passage. The bill will officially take effect after another Council review. Accelerating the development of renewable energy, new sites within the dedicated zones will be reviewed within a year. The European Parliament approved the amendment to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) on the 12th by an overwhelming vote of 470 in favor, 120 against, and 40 abstentions. The amendment projects a 42.5% renewable energy share in the EU's final energy consumption by 2030, with a target of 45%. The current directive's target is 32%, representing a 10.5% increase. The Associated Press cited data from the international energy think tank Ember, which stated that in 2022, 22% of the EU's electricity would come from wind and solar power, surpassing natural gas's 20% for the first time. Coal-fired power generation accounted for 16%. To accelerate the development of renewable energy such as solar photovoltaics and wind power, the bill also regulates the approval time for renewable energy applications. The European Parliament stated that member states should establish "renewable energy acceleration zones" (renewables

2023-09-18

France pushes for "pink hydrogen" into law, stalling EU efforts to increase renewable energy

To accelerate the development of renewable energy, the European Union is ambitiously amending the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), aiming to raise the 2030 renewable energy target from 32% to 42.5%. The European Parliament and Council reached an agreement at the end of March, requiring only a vote to formally take effect. However, related agenda items were stalled at the last minute. Foreign media reported that the reason was France's insistence on including nuclear-powered hydrogen (known as pink hydrogen) in the bill as a means of meeting the renewable energy target. This crucial legislation, crucial to the EU's climate agenda, has reached a deadlock, with EU officials slamming France's move as "madness" and akin to hijacking the bill. The EU aims to reach a 45% renewable energy share, including hydrogen. The Russo-Ukrainian war has driven the EU to accelerate renewable energy development. The European Parliament and Council reached an agreement at the end of March on the RED amendment, raising the 2030 renewable energy target from 32% to at least 42.5%, and possibly even 45%, which would nearly double the current EU renewable energy share. The agreement also sets specific targets for transport, buildings, and transportation. For example, the transport sector must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 14.5% by 2030, or renewable energy must account for 29% of final energy consumption; the industrial sector must increase renewable energy use by 1.6% annually; and 49% of building energy consumption must come from renewable energy by 2030. The EU also recognizes that some industries find it difficult to achieve this goal directly with renewable energy electricity, so

2023-06-02

EU reaches agreement to reach 70% sustainable aviation fuel by 2050

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached an agreement on the 25th to gradually increase the proportion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided at EU airports from 2% in 2025 to 70% in 2050, in order to meet the EU's carbon reduction targets. The agreement will also clarify how aviation emissions are calculated, providing passengers with a clear understanding of their journey's carbon footprint and the performance of individual airlines. Due to the food controversy surrounding the conversion of corn and soy to bioenergy, the EU has excluded food and feed from the scope of SAF. The agreement still requires a full vote by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union before formal approval. MEPs hope to include green hydrogen as SAF. According to the EU's "sustainable aviation fuel" agreement, at least 2% of aviation fuel provided at EU airports must be SAF by 2025. This percentage will then increase every five years, reaching 20% in 2035 and 42% in 2045. The goal is for 70% of aviation fuel to be SAF by 2050. According to the current agreement, only synthetic fuels, biofuels made from agricultural or forestry waste, algae, biomass waste, waste cooking oil, certain animal fats, and jet fuels made from recycled waste gas and recycled plastics can be considered "sustainable aviation fuels." Fuels made from feed, food crops, palm, soybeans, etc. are not included. This agreement has not yet been finalized and will be finalized after a vote by the European Parliament and the European Council.

2023-05-02

North Sea Summit approves Europe's largest green energy power plant; offshore wind power capacity to reach 300GW by 2050

Nine European countries pledged at a North Sea Summit held in the Belgian coastal city of Ostend on the 24th to expand total installed North Sea offshore wind power capacity eightfold to 300 GW by 2050. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the plan alongside the prime ministers of Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg. Belgium's energy minister called it "Europe's largest green power plant." North Sea wind turbines deployed, 2050 target: 300 GW. Following last year's sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline and the appearance of Russian spy ships in the North Sea, leaders stressed the need to protect Europe's offshore wind farms and their interconnectors from sabotage and espionage. The capacity target set at this summit doubles the one announced at the first summit in May 2022, when European energy markets were roiled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In order to reduce dependence on Russian natural gas and the use of fossil fuels, the nine countries aim to increase the total installed capacity of North Sea offshore wind power to 120GW by 2030 and 300GW by 2050. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said that energy has become the most sensitive geopolitical issue today, and the countries will standardize infrastructure to ensure the North Sea wind power industry is safe and secure.

2023-04-28

EU finalizes 2035 fuel vehicle ban; Germany intervenes to create a backdoor for e-fuels

Amidst a veto threat from Germany, Italy, and other countries, the European Council adopted new regulations on the 28th. Starting in 2035, new vehicles must be zero-emission, and gasoline and diesel vehicles using traditional internal combustion engines will no longer be sold. Despite strong German intervention, new vehicles using e-fuels can continue to be sold. The Council is the final step in the decision-making process, officially finalizing the ban on gasoline vehicles. The new regulations will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and take effect 20 days after publication. Passed despite numerous objections, the new regulations require zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Transportation accounts for approximately a quarter of the EU's carbon emissions. The European Commission proposed a ban on new gasoline vehicles in 2021, requiring a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles sold in 2030 compared to 2021 levels. By 2035, all new vehicles sold will be zero-emission, eliminating the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles. The bill was approved by the European Parliament in February 2023 and was originally scheduled to be passed after a vote by the Council in early March. This procedure was originally just a routine procedure, but it was postponed due to news that Germany, Italy, Poland and other countries might veto it. After a series of consultations, the Council voted on the 28th. Poland voted against it, and Italy, Bulgaria and Romania abstained, and the bill finally passed. Poland said the law was impractical and would lead to higher car prices; Italy hoped that cars using biofuels would be exempted. In the end, only Germany's request for e

2023-04-06

IEA: It's time for the auto industry to reduce car size

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says it's time for the automotive industry to downsize vehicles. In 2022, the world's 330 million sport utility vehicles (SUVs) emitted nearly 1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, more than Germany's annual carbon emissions. The IEA notes that while conventional car sales will slow in 2022, with SUV sales declining by approximately 1 million, global oil demand for SUVs will still increase by approximately 500,000 barrels per day, accounting for one-third of the total increase in global oil demand, as SUVs consume 20% more gasoline than the average mid-size car. Meanwhile, electric vehicle sales will reach a record high of over 10 million in 2022, including both electric SUVs and electric non-SUVs. The IEA notes that electric SUVs require larger batteries than smaller electric vehicles, and the growing electric SUV market will put additional pressure on the battery supply chain and further increase demand for related mineral raw materials. In summary, the IEA calls on governments and automakers to "reduce the average size of vehicles," "increase charging stations," and "invest in innovative battery technologies." News Keywords: #AutomotiveIndustry #SUV #ElectricVehicle Source: ABC News (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/energy-agency-suv-growth-weighs-emissions-batteries-974927)

2023-03-03

IEA: Renewable energy will become the world's largest source of electricity by 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its "Electricity Market Report 2023" on the 8th, stating that within three years, renewable energy will surpass coal to become the world's largest source of electricity. Although economic development in various countries has slowed due to the energy crisis, electricity demand will rise again as the economy recovers. However, carbon emissions from the power sector peaked in 2022 and are expected to decline slightly or remain roughly flat over the next few years. The IEA estimates that electricity demand will grow rapidly over the next three years, with 98% of the new electricity demand to be provided by renewable energy. The stability of power supply will be greatly affected by weather, making demand-side flexibility measures, energy storage, and dispatchable renewable energy more important. Carbon Brief, compiling the IEA report, noted that energy storage capacity increased by 17GW in 2022, an increase of approximately 90% over the previous year. Economic recovery leads to electricity growth, with 98% of electricity coming from renewable energy. The IEA pointed out that due to the global energy crisis, most countries have lowered their GDP growth forecasts, but as the economy recovers, global electricity demand is expected to grow rapidly in 2023, and is expected to increase by another 2,500TWh by 2025, which is equivalent to increasing the electricity demand of the EU market within three years. China will account for 1/3 of global electricity consumption. Carbon Brief reported that renewable energy and nuclear energy will be the forces to meet this wave of electricity demand. It is expected that global power generation will increase by 2,493TWh from 2022 to 2025, of which

2023-02-20

To end dependence on Russian energy, the EU proposes a new 9.5 trillion dollar plan to accelerate energy transition

Euractiv reported that the European Commission formally proposed the "REPowerEU" plan last Wednesday (the 18th), which will invest €300 billion (approximately NT$9.5 trillion) to achieve the goals of ending energy imports from Russia by 2027 and accelerating the energy transition. However, the Commission also acknowledged that replacing Russian oil and gas would require short-term EU investment in new fossil fuel infrastructure, a move that has drawn criticism from environmental groups. Focusing on renewable energy: increasing the share of electricity generation by 5% and making solar panels mandatory for new homes. The REPowerEU plan consists of three main components: energy conservation, promoting renewable energy, and diversifying Europe's oil and gas supply. Specific proposals include increasing the EU's target for renewable energy generation by 2030 to 45%, up from 40% proposed last year; and raising the energy efficiency target to reduce energy consumption by 9% by 2030 (based on a 2020 baseline) to 13%. Furthermore, REPowerEU proposes mandatory solar panels for public buildings and new homes by 2025 and 2029, respectively. A senior EU official said that under the plan, the EU's use of Russian natural gas will be reduced by two-thirds by the end of this year (2022). Subsequently, as it takes time to build renewable energy production capacity, the EU will gradually and linearly reduce its use. According to the proposal of the European Commission, the rapid and large-scale deployment of renewable energy, especially solar energy,

2022-05-25

EU passes ban on single-use plastics

In early 2018, the EU proposed a ban on single-use plastic products. On December 20, the European Commission approved the ban, which targets the 10 most common plastic products found on beaches and discarded fishing gear. The new ban is expected to bring both environmental and economic benefits, reducing CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons and saving consumers €6.5 billion. The EU stated that 80% of marine debris is made of plastic, resulting in 90% of seabirds having plastic products in their stomachs. Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Sustainability, expressed strong support for the Commission's decision, stating that the ban truly protects the environment and people. He added that the EU recognizes the seriousness of plastic waste and demonstrates great courage in addressing it, making the EU a global leader in solving the problem of marine plastic waste. Equally important, the resolution also promotes new circular business models and guides the economy towards sustainability. The ban, which adopts different measures for different product categories, is currently the strictest legislation. The interim resolution reached this week still requires formal approval from the European Parliament and the Council. Once approved, the new directive will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will be implemented by member states two years later. Source: Chemical Action (December 21, 2018), compiled by PIDC

2019-03-15

To curb marine pollution, the European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a plastic ban bill.

To curb the growing pollution of the oceans by plastic products, the European Parliament today (August 24) overwhelmingly passed a ban on single-use plastic products, including plastic cutlery, in all European Union member states. According to the BBC, the European Parliament voted 571 in favor and only 53 against the bill. The ban includes everyday items such as plastic cutlery, plates, straws, stir sticks, balloon sticks, and cotton swabs. The bill also calls on EU food and beverage companies to reduce their use of single-use plastic containers such as plastic cups and bottles. It further requires each EU member state to reduce its use of other plastic products for which there are "no alternatives" by 25% by 2025. The ban still needs to go through several procedures before it officially takes effect in EU member states, but given its high vote in the European Parliament, it is expected that these procedures will be completed. The EU has stated that it hopes the ban will be in effect in all member states by 2021. Source: Environmental Information Centre (2018/10/26)

2019-03-15

EU sets restrictions on the addition of fragrances to cosmetics

The European Commission, based on the review recommendations of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), has set limits on chemical fragrances in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products. The SCCS found that extracts and oils from the flowers of *Tagetes minuta* and *Tagetes patula*, both species of marigold, should not be used as ingredients in sunscreens or added to products marketed for exposure to natural/artificial UV rays. The maximum permitted concentration is 0.01% for leave-on cosmetics and 0.1% for rinse-off products. This updated regulation will take effect 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Link: EUR-Lex entry Source: Chemical Watch (2018/07/17), compiled by PIDC

2018-08-17

EU's 2030 carbon reduction targets: 30% reduction in truck carbon emissions.

EU sources said on the 14th that the alliance plans to reduce truck CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 as part of its carbon reduction efforts. Trucks account for nearly a quarter of the EU's transportation emissions, and previously there were no such restrictions; this is the first time the EU has set emission reduction targets for this type of vehicle. The United States, China, Japan, and Canada have all taken similar measures. The European Commission will also propose a medium-term target of 15% reduction in truck emissions and introduce an incentive mechanism to provide carbon credits to manufacturers investing in low-carbon technologies. Miguel Arias Canete, the EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, has been actively negotiating with automakers and environmentalists for the past four months, finally reaching an agreement. Other EU Commissioners will vote on the proposal on Wednesday, which still requires the support of EU member states and the European Parliament. The EU estimates that a 30% reduction in truck emissions will cut CO2 emissions by 54 million tons between 2020 and 2030, equivalent to Sweden's annual emissions. The EU believes that the benefits of achieving this goal will outweigh the technological costs, including reduced energy consumption, lower transportation costs, job creation, and enhanced competitiveness of the automotive industry. (Taiwan English News / Huang Ziti, compiled from foreign news reports) Source: Taiwan English News Network (2018/05/15)

2018-07-04

The EU has developed an action plan to reduce hazardous substances in products and waste.

Europe has recently announced a series of action plans to address the issues related to hazardous substances in products and waste. These plans are incorporated into the EU's circular economy initiative, which includes a review of existing directives and regulations related to chemicals, products, and waste to ensure they align with the EU's future plastics policy and circular economy principles. Over the past year, the European Commission reviewed directives and regulations related to waste management, chemicals, and products, identifying four key issues that must be addressed in promoting a circular economy. One key issue is transparency regarding hazardous substances. The European Commission plans to complete a feasibility study on an innovative information system by 2019, evaluating a new traceability technology to track the history of hazardous substances in the finished product supply chain, encompassing the use of initial raw materials and final recycling. Simultaneously, the European Commission will establish testing and inspection procedures for imported products to ensure that no hazardous substances are added during the production process. II. Legacy Substances Legacy substances are hazardous substances that were already present in products before the implementation of chemical substance bans, but due to current recycling regulations, the recycled products contain hazardous substances exceeding the limits set by current chemical substance requirements. These legacy hazardous substances may jeopardize the current recycling system, creating a risk of hazardous substances exceeding the limits in recycled materials. Therefore, the European Commission plans to complete the establishment of a specific [system/mechanism] by 2019.

2018-03-14

EU strengthens implementation of SDSs quality improvement project

The European Union strengthens the implementation of the SDSs quality improvement project. Starting from January this year (2017), auditors from EU member states will focus on the safe use guidelines for hazardous substances in chemical substance safety data sheets (SDSs), in accordance with REACH Regulation 5 This law enforcement project requires that the quality of information disclosure be strengthened. The General Administration of Chemistry stated that the main purpose of this project is to ensure that production line employees can understand the dangers of chemical substances and use them in the correct way when they are exposed to harmful chemicals. When auditors perform inspections, they will focus on whether the information in SDSs is consistent with the information in Chemical Safety Reports (CSRs) created by chemical manufacturers. The auditor will also review the exposure scenarios (Exposure Scenario) that should be attached to the SDSs. Finally, through auditors' reports and statistical analysis of data, the General Administration of Chemical Industry will evaluate the current communication efficiency of this important information from the source chemical substance manufacturer, through the product manufacturing supply chain, and finally to the hands of consumers. intensity, and will use the results of this implementation project to formulate the chemical substance information management method for the next stage. The project will also work with labor inspectors in each member country to collect information on whether manufacturers have implemented chemical substance management systems and whether production line employees correctly understand the safe use of chemical substances. Europeanization

2017-10-12

EU member state officials voted in favor of imposing strict phenol restrictions on certain toys.

EU member state officials voted to impose strict phenol restrictions on certain toys. On January 10, 2017, EU member states formally approved a bill to restrict the use of phenol in toys designed for children under 3 years old and other toys that may be put in the mouth. This move opens the door for the formal adoption and implementation of the bill across the EU. Currently, Framework Directive 2009/48/EC on toy safety lists specific migration limits for four chemicals in Annex C of Schedule II for toys designed for children under 36 months or other toys that may be put in the mouth. These chemicals are bisphenol A, tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP), tris(2-chloropropyl) phosphate (TCPP), and tris(2,3-dichloropropyl) phosphate (TDCP). The bill will add phenol to this list. Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, has a wide range of uses. Phenol is found in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), game consoles, bathtubs, inflatable toys, and synthetic fibers used to make children's tents and play tunnels. It is also used as a preservative in water-based liquid toys (felt-tip pens, bubble-blowing products) and as a phenolic resin monomer in the manufacture of resin-bonded wood for toys. The health hazards of phenol have attracted considerable attention, reportedly causing hemotoxicity and immunotoxicity in humans. Children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of chemical exposure than adults, making toys a greater concern. The main EU regulations on the classification, labeling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulations)...

2017-10-12

EU Toy Directive Revises Lead Content Limits

The EU Toy Safety Directive has revised lead limits. The Council of Ministers of the European Union recently (March 27) adopted amendments to Annex II of the Toy Safety Directive regarding lead content in products. The new directive amends as follows: – In dry, brittle, or powdery soft toy materials, the lead content limit is reduced from 13.5 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg; – In liquid or sticky toy materials, the lead content limit is reduced from 3.4 mg/kg to 0.5 mg/kg; and – In scratchable toy materials, the lead content limit is reduced from 160 mg/kg to 23 mg/kg. The amended directive will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will take effect 20 days after publication. Source: Chemical Watch (March 29, 2017) (Compiled by PIDC)

2017-10-12

EU environmental label adds compliance requirements for cleaning products

The European Commission announced stricter compliance requirements for the EU Ecolabel application for cleaning products in June 2017. The new requirements were already confirmed by member states in November 2016. Significant changes include: – No microplastics allowed in products; – Removal of the reduction clause for chronic category 3 (H412) fragrances; – Stricter requirements for preservatives, limiting their use to the minimum necessary amount; – Bio-based products must be sourced from sustainably grown crops, while palm oil, palm kernel oil, and other derivatives require sustainable sourcing certification; – Packaging using more than 80% recycled materials is exempt from other packaging requirements. The updated Ecolabel compliance requirements cover the following six product categories: – All-purpose cleaners and cleaning products for sanitation facilities; – Hand-washing dishwashing detergents; – Dishwashing detergents; – Industrial and commercial automatic dishwashing detergents; – Industrial and commercial laundry detergents; – Laundry detergents. When the new ecolabel compliance requirements take effect in June, all companies that have already obtained the ecolabel will have a transition period of 12 to 18 months to adjust their products to comply with the new requirements. Kristine, convener of the European Commission's policy working group...

2017-10-06

European Commission clarifies scope of textile CMR restrictions

The European Commission clarifies the scope of textile CMR restrictions. The European Commission has proposed a draft to restrict the use of 286 chemical substances in textiles that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductively toxic. After a year-long public consultation period, the European Commission is preparing restrictions that are expected to be formally proposed to the REACH Committee this summer. This draft divides the restriction of harmful substances into two stages. The restriction requirements will prioritize textiles with "direct and long-term contact with the skin". In addition to clothing and footwear, this section also covers some textile products such as bed sheets, pillowcases and towels. In February this year, the European Commission held a stakeholder meeting and invited industry associations, academic experts, industry and NGOs to participate in the discussion of the textile category in the draft. During the meeting, the industry association believed that the classification of "direct and long-term contact with skin" is too general and must be stated in detail. After all, consumers' habits of using textile products vary greatly. Buttons, zippers and other non-textile items are often used on textile products. Whether these items are also covered by the draft must be clarified. In particular, which raw materials can be excluded from the above draft restrictions and should be listed in detail. The European Commission proposes to restrict the following chemical substances and similar substances in textiles: – formaldehyde; – cadmium, chromium, arsenic and lead compounds; – chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons; – phthalates; – polar aprotic solvents; &#8211

2017-10-06