Questions Abound As Backlash To EU Proposed Reprocessing Rules Threatens Delay
Executive Summary
There has been significant amount of confusion that could mean that the number of responses to the European Commission’s proposed new rules for the reprocessing of single-use devices (SUDs) is lighter than expected. But many of those who have responded have ripped into the proposals and the likely weight of discussion ahead threatens to delay the adoption of these rules.
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