EU may ban dichlorobenzene in air fresheners

27.08.2010 | ENDS Europe

A consultancy report commissioned by the European Commission has recommended a ban on domestic uses of air fresheners and toilet deoderisers containing the chemical 1,4 dichlorobenzene. The commission will now consider whether to follow the advice.

Complete report available on: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/chemicals/files/docs_studies/final-report-1-4-dichlorobenzene_en.pdf

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