The EU issued a report on risk control measures for the use of 1,4 dichlorobenzene
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The European Commission's Corporate Council recently issued a socio-economic assessment report on how to reduce the risk of third-class carcinogens such as 1,4 dichlorobenzene. 1,4 dichlorobenzene is classified as a third type of carcinogen by the European union because it causes liver tumors in mice. Although this substance is not considered to be genotoxic, it has an uncertainty that causes cancer.
This risk assessment report from the European union considers this substance to be present in air fresheners and toilets and is a carcinogenic risk if inhaled by consumers. Therefore, there are inconsistencies in the basic objectives and realities of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in the EU. In particular, it involves public health and a high level of consumer protection, including the protection of consumers' health, safety and economic interests.
The focus of the analysis is on the exposure of consumers at home, so this impact assessment specifically describes the use of air fresheners and toilet products by consumers at home. It is worth noting that products containing 1,4 dichlorobenzene are mainly used away from home, such as public toilets. Consumers using these products are mainly found in the EU countries in the south and east.
Regarding our relevant market analysis, the following results were obtained: as of the beginning of 2010, only two EU member states produced the substance, and the report indicated that more than 50% of the substance used to produce air fresheners and toilet products It is imported from China and India. Sweden is currently the only country in the European union that restricts this substance, but this report indicates that the competent authorities of the member states strongly support actions across the EU to limit their use.
This risk assessment report from the European union considers this substance to be present in air fresheners and toilets and is a carcinogenic risk if inhaled by consumers. Therefore, there are inconsistencies in the basic objectives and realities of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in the EU. In particular, it involves public health and a high level of consumer protection, including the protection of consumers' health, safety and economic interests.
The focus of the analysis is on the exposure of consumers at home, so this impact assessment specifically describes the use of air fresheners and toilet products by consumers at home. It is worth noting that products containing 1,4 dichlorobenzene are mainly used away from home, such as public toilets. Consumers using these products are mainly found in the EU countries in the south and east.
Regarding our relevant market analysis, the following results were obtained: as of the beginning of 2010, only two EU member states produced the substance, and the report indicated that more than 50% of the substance used to produce air fresheners and toilet products It is imported from China and India. Sweden is currently the only country in the European union that restricts this substance, but this report indicates that the competent authorities of the member states strongly support actions across the EU to limit their use.
