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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.
Joint Industry Statement
Brussels, 11 February 2026 - The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has backed a call to action adopted by European companies and industries in Antwerp today, which includes a demand on the EU to take urgent action to bring electricity prices down as a condition for Europe’s industrial drive, competitiveness and economic resilience.
The automotive value chain is of vital importance to the EU steel industry and requires an integrated approach to realising the decarbonisation transition in a pragmatic way.