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EURegulationOfficial ✓June 23, 2026· European Commission

Commission welcomes political agreement to protect workers from cancer-causing chemicals

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What happened

The European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive (CMRD). The European Commission welcomed this agreement on June 24, 2026.

Why it matters

This agreement aims to provide increased protection for workers by updating regulations concerning exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. This action signifies a step towards safer working conditions across the EU.

Who it affects

  • ›Workers exposed to harmful chemicals
  • ›European Commission
  • ›European Parliament
  • ›The Council
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