Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees' highlights

Tim Bowmer and Maria Ottati, Chairs of our committees for risk assessment and socio-economic analysis join us to share the highlights from their September meetings. On the agenda: Restricting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clay targets for shooting  The restriction prevents further environmental emissions of these toxic and very persistent substances that build up in people and animals. Many PAHs are also known to cause cancer. Restriction of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) The  Socio-Economic Analysis Committee concluded that the restriction is an appropriate EU-wide measure to address the identified risks while taking into account the benefits and costs to society. The proposal limits the placing on the market and use of 2,4-DNT in consumer and professional products. 2,4-DNT may cause cancer. Listen to our previous episode that covers 2,4-DNT. Nine opinions of the Risk Assessment Committee on the harmonised classification and labelling for several borate salts Update on the proposed restriction of lead in outdoor shooting and fishing - consultation comments received and next steps Listen to our previous episode on lead in outdoor shooting and fishing. Tim and Maria walk us through the committees' opinions and how they reached their conclusions. What the committees do The two committees prepare scientific opinions that are used by the European Commission and EU member states when deciding how chemical risks need to be controlled. They are made up of scientists from EU Member States and have observers from EU organisations that represent different sectors and interests. Full episode transcript  Give us feedback More Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban - ECHA news, 20 September 2022 Risk Assessment Committee Socio-Economic Analysis Committee ************** Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast Subscribe to our news Follow us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Visit our website Disclaimer: Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.