Home » Legal developments » European legislation » EU: European Commission proposes three new exposure limit values for carcinogenic chemicals EU: European Commission proposes three new exposure limit values for carcinogenic chemicals Through . Published on 22 September 2020 à 13h39 - Update on 22 September 2020 à 13h39 Resources EU Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work is undergoing its fourth revision. This time round, the European Commission is proposing to lower the existing exposure limit for benzene, a substance to which nearly 1 million workers are exposed, and primarily in the petrochemicals, automotive, and metallurgy industries. Additionally, the European Commission is introducing two new exposure limit values, one for acrylonitrile and the other for nickel compounds. The European Commission’s proposal is based on two consultation phases with the social partners and on the opinion of both the European Chemicals Agency’s Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL), and the Tripartite Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (the ACSH is a forum representing employers, workers and EU Member States). The text, which has yet to be adopted by the EU Parliament and Council, will be followed up with a broader revision of the strategic framework for safety and health at work and a major European plan to combat cancer. Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst name Last name Organization Function email* Object of the message Your messageRGPD J’accepte la politique de confidentialité.EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy Supporting employee carers: a CSR challenge Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels