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The restriction means that BPA will not be allowed in products, such as the coating on metal cans and reusable plastic drink bottles.
The CLP law is a major step towards the safer use of chemicals throughout the EU.
The new measures, which come under the REACH Regulation, aim to protect human health and the environment.
Stronger rules to protect people and the planet from the toxic metal have now come into effect.
Industry and investors will have greater predictability regarding the manufacturing of products, indispensable for the green transition.
The deal means that the last intentional remaining uses of the harmful chemical will be prohibited, for example, in dental amalgam.
The Commission is adopting three legislative proposals to: streamline assessments of chemicals across EU legislation; strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals; and ensure early detection and action on emerging chemical risks.
While improving the functioning of the EU market regarding products containing hazardous chemicals, the new measures will better protect consumers, workers, and the environment.
The new rules, under chemicals legislation REACH, will prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics.
Today, the European Commission has adopted a proposal to revise the Mercury Regulation to protect EU citizens and the environment from toxic mercury.