14/07/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 14 July, the European Commission adopted measures to better protect people against the risk of cancer by introducing a maximum emission limit for the carcinogenic substance formaldehyde in a range of consumer products. The new rules set an emission limit of 0.062 mg/m3 of formaldehyde into indoor air for the largest contributors, such as wood-based articles and furniture and the interior of road vehicles. A limit of 0.08 mg/m3 will apply to all other articles such as textiles, leather, plastics, building materials and electronic products. This measure will guarantee a high level of human health protection while limiting the socio-economic burden. Producers of articles containing formaldehyde will have 36 months to comply with the new rules. Further information: https://aeur.eu/f/82t (LC)