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Why the ECHA report supports phasing out PVC as the most effective and future-proof risk management measure
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PVC has been under the scrutiny of authorities for decades. As far back as 2000, the European Commission recognised that PVC causes a wide range of serious problems for the environment and human health.
ClientEarth, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Zero Waste Europe and HCWH Europe have reviewed the ECHA report and produced a new analysis, concluding that a broad restriction is in order.
The NGOs argue that the evidence provided by ECHA more than warrants regulatory action by EU decision-makers, in the form of a restriction on PVC, in addition to the regulation of its most dangerous additives.