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Stainless Steel issues and impacts due to the classification of Nickel
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The case of nickel is very representative for the difficulty of the classification of metals: it is classified carcinogenic by inhalation, which is an impossible exposure route for the massive form unless the metal is in powder form. For the time being it has not been possible to discriminate the classification by forms. In the assessment also the totality of the Ni compounds is classified as carcinogenic. The EU makes little distinction between the metallic form and its chemical compounds.
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Brussels, 07 May 2024 – The European Commission has today published two Regulations extending the anti-dumping and countervailing measures in force on imports of stainless steel cold-rolled flat products (SSCR) originating in Indonesia to imports of SSCR from Taiwan, Turkey and Vietnam. EUROFER welcomes the extension of the duties and the introduction of import requirements connected to strict monitoring of imports.
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Second quarter 2024 report. Data up to, and including, fourth quarter 2023