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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.
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Brussels, 24 September 2026 - Europe’s steel industry could see its annual carbon costs rise from around €3.4bn in 2026 to approximately €8.2bn in 2031 under the proposed revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), even if ongoing decarbonisation projects are fully implemented.
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