Sluggish Brexit prolongs uncertainty over UK fluorochemical phase out

摘要

Global chemicals companies with operations in the UK are stepping up pressure on politicians to clarify regulations covering the use of mineral-based chemicals in the country, once it leaves the European Union (EU). As Brexit negotiations resume in earnest following the summer recess in Brussels, firms including Mexico-based fluorochemicals manufacturer Mexichem SA are understood to be seeking to lobby the governments in the UK and Brussels for clear guidance on how British legislation will look after the UK's existing relationship with the EU changes.