Brussels, 12/06/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 12 June 2009, the European Commission presented draft legislation to increase the safety of biocide products used and marketed in the European Union. It recommends phasing out the most hazardous substances, particularly those that may cause cancer, and to introduce new rules for articles such as furniture and textiles treated with biocides, which are not covered by existing legislation. It introduces simplified legislation and provides new...