2023/0421(COD)COM(2023)738JURI

Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work. Codification

Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EEC) (codification)

Stage: Commission proposal, reached 27 Nov 2023
Procedure: Ordinary legislative procedure
Lead DG: DG SJ
Commissioner: Ursula von der Leyen
Last activity: 21 Oct 2025

7 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Listed for withdrawal in the Commission work programme, 21 Oct 2025.

27 Nov 2023
- Adoption of legislative proposal by the Commission
1 Dec 2023
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
14 Dec 2023
- Referred to committee
23 Jan 2024
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work , 2 responses · Commission
25 Mar 2024
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
23 May 2024
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
21 Oct 2025
- Listed for withdrawal in the Commission work programme · Commission

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Proposal · COM(2023)0738Parliament

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Consultation	Feedback deadline	Feedback received
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work	23 Jan 2024	2

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This Commission proposal codifies existing EU directives on protecting workers from carcinogens, mutagens, and reprotoxic substances (CMRs) into a single, clearer legal text without changing substance. It affects all workplaces where such hazardous substances are used or produced. Currently at the proposal stage, it awaits consideration by the European Parliament and the Council.

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