EU Council adopts tougher rules to shield workers from hazardous chemicals

Member-state governments in the EU Council voted to strengthen occupational safety standards for hazardous chemicals. The sixth amendment to the EU directive on carcinogens, mutagens and reproductive toxins aligns workplace rules with the latest scientific findings. The updated regulations aim to lower exposure to substances that can cause cancer, asthma and other serious illnesses. Officials said the changes will help prevent long-term health problems among workers exposed to dangerous chemicals.