28-09-2001:
Unanimous EU Member State Opposition to Parliament call for extended phase-out of three flame retardants
13-09-2001:
Commissioner refuses any extended ban to octa-BDE and deca-BDE prior to EU risk assessment conclusions
10-09-2001:
MEPs support EU Commission proposal to phase-out the flame retardant penta-BDE but propose an extended ban to octa-BDE prior to EU risk assessment conclusions - EU Commissioner refuses any such extension