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EU checks imported products for dangerous chemicals

EU checks imported products for dangerous chemicals

FromSafer Chemicals Podcast


EU checks imported products for dangerous chemicals

FromSafer Chemicals Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2019, inspectors and customs officers in 16 EU countries carried out a project to check around 1 400 imported products. Nearly 1 in 4 products violated EU chemical safety laws.We interviewed Maria Orphanou, an inspector from Cyprus and the Chair of the Forum Working Group, Erwin Annys, ECHA's Head of Unit for Support and Enforcement activities as well as Miquel Aguado from the European Commission who discuss the findings of the report and give tips for consumers on how to avoid buying dangerous good and for companies on how to make sure they are importing safe products into the EU.Give us feedbackWatch this episode on videoMoreFull reportAre imported products safe?Video: Are imported products safe?--------------------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.
Released:
Sep 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (47)

Whether you work with chemicals, have an interest in how chemicals affect us and the environment or work as a journalist or decision-maker in the field of manufactured chemicals, the Safer Chemicals Podcast is for you. We give you the latest updates on how chemicals are being regulated in the EU and what harmful chemicals are being phased out. Listen to expert views on chemical safety in the EU and join the scientific discussion on key topics including microplastics, glyphosate, endocrine disruptors, chemicals used in tattoo inks, and much more. Hosted by Adam Elwan and Päivi Jokiniemi from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Visit our website: https://echa.europa.eu/