From today, the concentration limit of eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in rubber granules and mulches used as infill on sports pitches and playgrounds has been reduced to 20 mg/kg.
The European Commission has notified the World Trade Organisation of its intention to introduce a new restriction on Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in granules and mulch used in, for example, synthetic turf and playgrounds.