Stronger protection for workers with new asbestos guidelines and updated list of occupational diseases

European Commission - Press Corner EU Published: 2025-12-17 23:00:00

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Dec 2025 The European Commission has adopted new measures to better protect workers from asbestos, a dangerous cancer-causing substance.

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