On October 14 the European Commission published the comprehensive Chemical strategy (EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability). The Strategy is the first step toward a zero pollution ambition outlined in the European Green Deal. The strategy covers a variety of dimensions, including non-toxic material cycles, banning the most harmful chemicals in consumer products, phasing out the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU, establishing a simpler “one substance one assessment” process for the risk and hazard assessment of chemicals.
The Strategy is expected to boost innovation for safe and sustainable chemicals and increase protection of human health and the environment against hazardous chemicals.