Cobalt Users Warn EU Health Rules Threaten Minerals Supply Push (opens original article in a new tab)

European cobalt users warn that proposed EU health regulations on cobalt exposure could threaten the bloc's mineral supply chains and industries, as they argue the rules are too strict and costly.

• EU's planned health rules for cobalt exposure face opposition from industry leaders who claim they could hinder mineral supply chains and industries like energy and defense.
• The proposed limits on cobalt dust exposure are seen as too strict and costly, with companies arguing they may lead to business closures and investment shifts away from the EU.
• The rules aim to reduce workers' exposure to cobalt dust to 10 micrograms per cubic meter, lower than current limits in China and the US, and are supported by health organizations.