The European Union is being urged to halt the export of substances that are banned within its borders, as part of a broader initiative to promote global safety and sustainability.
Environmental advocates argue that allowing the export of hazardous chemicals undermines the EU's commitment to a toxic-free environment and poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems in importing countries. The call for action comes as the European Commission seeks public input on potential regulations to prohibit the production and export of these dangerous substances, aiming to align EU trade practices with its environmental standards.
Citations:
[1] https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/open-public-consultation-production-export-hazardous-chemicals-banned-eu-2023-05-08_en
[2] https://www.pan-europe.info/sites/pan-europe.info/files/public/resources/reports/18042024_Report_EU%20pesticides%20export%20ban%20what%20could%20be%20the%20consequences.pdf
[3] https://www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issues/nature-food/47230/cruel-trade-loopholes-let-european-companies-export-toxic-products-banned-from-eu-market/
[4] https://www.pan-europe.info/resources/reports/2024/04/eu-pesticides-export-ban-what-could-be-consequences
[5] https://corporateeurope.org/en/2024/05/deadly-exports
[6] https://www.iatp.org/agricultural-trade-standards-within-ipef
[7] https://www.sustainableviews.com/eu-urged-to-refrain-from-exporting-substances-banned-in-europe-04ebe43a/
[8] https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/china-week-recap-congress-passes-25-bills-combat-chinese-communist-party