Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
PVC has been at the centre of a controversial debate during much
of the last two decades. A number of diverging scientific, technical
and economic opinions have been expressed on the question of PVC
and its effects on human health and the environment. Some Member
States have recommended or adopted measures related to specific
aspects of the PVC life cycle. However, these measures vary widely.
In order to assess the whole life cycle of PVC and its possible
impact on human health and the environment as well as the proper
functioning of the internal market, the Commission has carried out
several studies and issued a Green Paper on Environment Issues of
PVC.
The Green Paper is a discussion document published by the Commission
on this specific policy area. It is primarily addressed to all the
parties (organisations and individuals) interested in the issues
related to PVC. In this way, the interested parties are invited
to participate in a debate on the issues discussed in the Green
Paper. In some cases a Green Paper can provide an impetus for subsequent
legislation.
Studies
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