| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/02/1045 (12.7.02) |
| Publication Date | 12/07/2002 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission is putting forward measures in July 2002 to prohibit by 2003 the use of environmentally harmful anti-fouling paints on European ships and by 2008, on all ships irrespective of their flag. Organotin compounds contained in anti-fouling paints persist in the water, killing sealife, harming the environment and possibly entering the food chain. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/1045&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
