The European Union (EU) is striving to reach consensus over a new system for updating ways of assessing the safety of chemicals. Proposals put forward last year by the European Commission, the EU executive board, in a White Paper or consultation document have run into a barrage of criticism from the chemicals sector, its customers, end-users and environmentalists. The ink and coatings industry has warned that its proposals could have a disastrous impact on downstream sectors like itself. S...