Council greenlights measures to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-10-19 09:44:00

The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at protecting workers in the EU from exposure to hazardous substances that could cause illnesses such as cancer or asthma.

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