EU Critical Chemicals Alliance dominated by industry representatives, report finds (euobserver.com)

• Industry representatives control the steering board and key working groups of the EU's Critical Chemicals Alliance
• A sample run found two-thirds of chemicals tested were designated critical, including carcinogens
• The European Ombudsman is investigating the Commission's "Reality Checks" with businesses

"A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory and the European Environmental Bureau reveals that the European Commission's Critical Chemicals Alliance is heavily influenced by the chemical industry it is supposed to oversee. Industry representatives control the steering board and key working groups, leading to most chemicals being designated as critical, thereby qualifying for EU subsidies. Critics call for redefining criticality based on societal needs and conditional funding."