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Stainless steel - when health comes first
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Stainless steels have a wide range of applications, including those where human health may be involved. In these applications, stainless steels may come into direct contact with the human body. Cases include jewellery, cutlery, medical devices, automotive applications, food preparation and pharmaceutical settings. Stainless steels can be used without it exerting any negative influence on food, drinking water, beverages, or medical preparations it is in contact with.
The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has called on EU lawmakers to urgently adopt the new steel trade measure proposed by the European Commission last year, warning that weakening the proposal would put the European steel industry at risk.
Industrial Accelerator Act launches lead markets - but more is needed to support green steel “Made in Europe”
Brussels, 26 February 2026 — Europe’s steel industry has warned that the current draft Industrial Accelerator Act could direct public support for low-carbon steel to producers outside the European Union, unless lawmakers include and tighten ‘Made in Europe’ provisions.
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