At the request of the European Commission, ECHA has assessed the risks posed by certain Cr(VI) substances to workers and the public, as well as the socio-economic impacts of potential restrictions.

The Agency concluded that an EU-wide restriction is justified as Cr(VI) substances are among the most potent workplace carcinogens and pose a serious risk to workers’ health. People living near industrial sites that release these substances into the environment are also at risk of lung and intestinal cancers.

ECHA proposes to introduce a ban on Cr(VI) substances, except in specific categories when they meet defined limits for worker exposure and environmental emissions.

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