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<p>The EU has recently reviewed the occupational exposure limit value for formaldehyde,
and in the Phase 3 amendment to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive 2004/37/EC,
introduced a new binding occupational exposure limit value (BOELV) of 0.3ppm, which
came into force on 11 July 2019. The current GB work place exposure limit (WEL) is
2ppm.</p><p> </p><p>Member States have two years to transpose the new BOELV (i.e.
by 11 July 2021). Because of differences in cultural practices; cost of embalming
and greater capacity in the facilities available; and the limited use of embalming
in other Members States, the UK negotiated an additional 3-year transitional period
(until July 2024) for the funeral and embalming sector, during which time an interim
BOELV of 0.5ppm will apply. This is to allow the UK funeral and embalming sector to
comply with the Directive without incurring disproportionate costs.</p><p> </p><p>The
Health and Safety Executive is currently working to implement the revised exposure
limits for formaldehyde.</p>
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