Written question asked by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 17 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2008. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2008 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
Hazardous Substances: Textiles
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what the Government's policy is on the possibility of extending the scope of the revised restriction of hazardous substances directive to include textiles.
- Answer
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The restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) directive is currently being reviewed by the European Commission, with a view to the tabling of proposals for a revised directive later in the year. There are, however, no plans or intention to broaden its scope beyond electrical and electronic equipment.
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- 221185; 479 c2125W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Hazardous substances Textiles
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