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29th Nov 2016

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Sweden sues EU Commission for authorising toxic paint

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Sweden is suing the European Commission for having authorised the sale of a pigment that includes lead chromate, a suspected carcinogen, despite less toxic alternatives being available. Stockholm says the case could undermine efforts to phase out toxic substances through Reach, a sweeping EU law on chemicals safety.

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