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Shoes among products still falling foul of EU chemical laws

13/12/2023

Helsinki-based body the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has told how tests ran by enforcement authorities in 26 European Union countries found 400-plus products out of a total 2,400 to be in breach of EU chemical regulations.

Most were targeted at consumers, ECHA explained, with 18% falling foul of EU law. Lead and phthalates were among the hazardous chemicals detected to be present in “excessive levels” by ECHA Forum members.

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