A Tale of Two Systems

Planet Tracker’s latest report presents a comprehensive comparison of U.S. and EU chemical regulations, revealing significant differences between the two regions’ regulatory frameworks. These discrepancies hinder accurate assessments of toxic footprints and increase future risks for companies and investors.

The research highlights a fundamental difference in approach: the EU employs a hazard-based regulatory model, which is more robust than the U.S.’s risk-based model. Planet Tracker warns that this disparity could heighten litigation risks for companies operating in regions with weaker regulatory oversight due to the lack of clarity.