European Commission releases EU chemicals sustainability strategy

News from the official website of the European Commission on October 14. On the same day, the European Commission issued the EU Chemical Sustainability Strategy, which is an important step for the EU to achieve the goal of a non-toxic environment and zero pollution. The new strategy aims to better protect citizens and the environment and promote safe and sustainable chemical innovation. The new strategy proposes a series of actions, including prohibiting or restricting the use of the most harmful chemical substances in consumer products, including the "cocktail effect" toxicity test evaluation of chemicals, phasing out fluorinated organic compounds (PFAS) within the EU, and increasing safety Investment and innovation in sustainable chemicals, enhancing the resilience and sustainability of key chemical supply chains, establishing a “case assessment” process for chemical risks and hazards, promoting global adoption of high chemical standards, and no longer exporting chemicals that have been banned by the EU Pin etc.

Currently, Europe is the world's second largest chemical producer, accounting for 16.9% of global sales in 2018. The chemical industry is the fourth largest industry in the EU and directly employs approximately 1.2 million people. 59% of the chemicals produced are directly supplied to other industries such as health, construction, automobiles, electronics and textiles. It is estimated that by 2030, global chemical production will double.