The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee adopted its report in the Chemicals Omnibus file on 15 April.
The Chemicals Omnibus simplification proposal was published by the Commission on 8 July 2025.…
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The European Parliament and the Council are shaping their positions on the Chemicals Omnibus simplification proposal published by the Commission…
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