Europe’s Proposed Chemical Ban Could Hit Many Thousands Of Global Marketing Authorizations

Drug manufacturing in the EU would grind to a halt in under three years if a proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the European Economic Area is implemented in its current form, says industry group EFPIA.

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Drug manufacturing in Europe could grind to a halt if a proposed chemical ban is implemented • Source: Shutterstock

At least 47,677 global drug marketing authorizations could be affected and over 600 essential medicines are at risk if a proposed restriction on the use of fluorinated substances in Europe is implemented, warned the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries Associations. 

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