Taiwan to Regulate Group 1 Carcinogen; Draft Emission Standards Expected in H2
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In response to concerns from environmental groups about the incomplete regulation of Group 1 carcinogens like Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), Taiwan's Ministry of Environment announced it plans to release a draft of hazardous air pollutant emission standards in the second half of the year. The draft is set to include over 20 additional hazardous pollutants, including BaP. The Ministry noted that while current BaP levels are below US and EU standards, they will proceed with the new regulations.