Eurobarometer survey shows people fail to understand chemical safety labels

摘要

Most people in the EU are unable to identify everyday household chemicals as potentially hazardous and rarely follow safety instructions, according to a survey that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released at its Sixth ECHA Stakeholders' Day last week. The survey, a special Eurobarometer report on the consumer perception of chemicals, also shows that understanding of chemical products and public awareness of how to use these safely varies considerably from one country to another.