I don't think it should be perplexing that new chemicals aren't on the virtual elimination list. I think it would be very surprising if a new chemical were on the virtual elimination list.
Vice-President, Technical Affairs, Canadian Chemical Producers' Association
I don't think it should be perplexing that new chemicals aren't on the virtual elimination list. I think it would be very surprising if a new chemical were on the virtual elimination list.
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