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La Révision de REACH : Quels Impacts sur la Santé Humaine, l'Environnement et l'Industrie Attendus?
Summary
This study examines the anticipated impacts of the revision of the European REACH regulation on human health, environmental protection, and industrial practices. The analysis addresses how updated chemical regulations are expected to affect the management of hazardous substances including plastic additives and pollutants across the value chain.
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