Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2008. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2008 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Industrial Health and Safety: EU Action
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what consideration he has given to seeking an exemption for professional paint removers should the European Commission's proposals to prohibit the use of methylene chloride be implemented.
- Answer
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The European Commission's proposal, currently under negotiation, for restricting the marketing and use of methylene chloride-based paint strippers, already contains the possibility for individual member states to authorise the continued use of these products by licensed professional users.Under the proposal, the only requirements for granting licences relate to training in safe use.
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- Reference
- 223374; 479 c2093W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Chemicals Health hazards Health and safety EU action Dichloromethane
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