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"The harm done by phosphate waste in our seas has been proven. Sadly, the seas are in real danger from the all-too-familiar phenomenon of ‘green tides’. Full of nutrients, the waste basically triggers algal blooms, which release toxins that endanger marine flora and fauna but also alter the water quality. A not insignificant proportion of these phosphates are generated by discharges of the detergents used in washing machines and dishwashers. Given that alternatives to phosphates can be used in cleaning products, action was urgently needed. That is why I supported Mr Newton Dunn’s report. I value his commitment to setting a ceiling for phosphate levels in products and I particularly welcome his efforts to extend the scope of the regulation not only to laundry detergents – as initially proposed by the Commission – but also to detergents for dishwashers. I also support his call for a future evaluation on extending the scope to include industrial and institutional detergents. I will close by saying that it was very wise to opt for a regulation so as to ensure consistent implementation within the single market."@en1
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