The EU restricts the use of lead in fishing gear to protect the environment
13 Nov 20261 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of fishing gear; professional and recreational fishermen
Summary
New European regulation limits lead in fishing equipment. Affects manufacturers and fishermen who must adapt their materials.
Detailed analysis
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Regulation (EU) 2026/2501 amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation to restrict the use of lead in certain fishing gear, such as lead weights, weighted hooks and similar items. The measure responds to lead's toxicity to aquatic ecosystems and wildlife, especially birds that ingest fishing gear remnants. Manufacturers a…
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OJ:L_202602501: Reglamento (UE) 2026/2501 de la Comisión, de 12 de noviembre de 2026, por el que se modifica, en lo que respecta al plomo en determinados aparejos de pesca, el anexo XVII del Reglamento (CE) n.o 1907/2006 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, relativo al registro, la evaluación, la autorización y la restricción de las sustancias y mezclas químicas (REACH)
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