EU-Banned Phosphates Flood Ukrainian Market

As the EU phases in a ban on detergents containing phosphates, in countries like Ukraine on the outskirts of Europe, these dangerous products are still flooding the market.
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EU-Banned Phosphates Flood Ukrainian Market
About 98 percent of washing powder sold in Ukraine contain phosphates, dangerous chemicals that the European Union has passed legislation to phase out. (Volodymyr Borodin/The Epoch Times)
11/20/2012
Updated:
10/1/2015
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About 98 percent of washing powders sold in Ukraine contain phosphates, dangerous chemicals that the European Union has passed legislation to phase out.