Recent changes to EU chemicals legislation are rarely reflected in the EU pharmaceutical sector
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Several changes have been made to EU chemicals policy and legislation with the aim of making society greener. These changes may affect the pharmaceutical sector in many ways, but they are rarely reflected in pharmaceutical policy, legislation and guidance, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
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