Protecting workers against carcinogens and mutagens: Second proposal

At a Glance 05-12-2018

The European Commission has started a phased process to amend Directive 2004/37/EC (Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, CMD), expanding its scope and including and/or revising occupational exposure limit values for a number of cancer- or mutation-causing chemical agents. The second proposal to amend the CMD addresses a further seven agents. It is among the Joint Declaration initiatives Parliament, Council and Commission have committed to handle with priority. The agreement on the proposal reached after trilogue negotiations now needs a confirmation vote, expected to take place during the December plenary session.