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". – Mr President, I would like to express my thanks to Members for their interest in this proposal and especially to Mr Nisticò, the rapporteur, for his constructive work.
This is an important directive as it would introduce a ban on substances that have been identified and classified as carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction, the so-called CMR-substances. It is a far-reaching proposal, as it bans their sale and all their possible mixtures to the general public. The proposed directive will therefore encourage the marketing and use of safer alternatives.
Furthermore, the proposed directive provides not only for the protection of consumers’ health but would also preserve the Internal Market. It would introduce harmonised rules throughout the Community.
The reasons for favouring an extension of the ban to products placed on the market for consumer use are understandable. Nevertheless, this requires an examination of the scientific evidence, the release factors and the exposure situations. The Commission will address Parliament's concerns by seriously looking at potentially problematic products which could pose unacceptable risks to health and the environment. I am pleased that this procedure of risk assessment is clarified precisely in the new recital 3.
In conclusion, the Commission accepts the new recital 3, and I hope that this directive can now be finalised."@en1
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