New European directive strengthens protection of workers against carcinogenic and reproductive toxic substances
30 Oct 20263 views
Who is affected:
Companies with workers exposed to carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances
Summary
The EU updates rules protecting workers from substances that cause cancer or reproductive damage. Stricter exposure limits in the workplace are tightened.
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Directive 2026/2450 amends Directive 2004/37/CE expanding and updating the list of carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic agents regulated in work environments. New stricter occupational exposure limit values (OELV) are established for various hazardous substances, requiring companies to review their health and safety …
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OJ:L_202602450: Directiva (UE) 2026/2450 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 21 de octubre de 2026, por la que se modifica la Directiva 2004/37/CE relativa a la protección de los trabajadores contra los riesgos relacionados con la exposición durante el trabajo a agentes carcinógenos, mutágenos o reprotóxicos (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)
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