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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.
Brussels, 12 June 2026 - Europe's steel industry has noted improvements made by EU ministers to the proposed reform of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), but warns loopholes remain that could weaken both Europe's climate ambitions and industrial competitiveness.
EUROFER’s Annual Report 2026 sets out the key economic trends, policy developments and challenges shaping the future of the European steel industry today.
Brussels, 4 June 2026: One year after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on steel imports, European steel exports to the U.S. are down by one-third according to latest figures by the European Steel Association (EUROFER).
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