Brussels, 20/02/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is proposing top the Parliament and Council that from 2003 onwards, 43 chemicals used in specialised paint, ink, lacquer and glue be banned from public sale since they have been recognised by scientists as potential carcinogens, mutagens or toxic for reproduction if they are used in an inappropriate manner. The draft directive the Commission has been adopted to this end will amend Council Directive 76/769/EEC on banning the...