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Based on the principles and approaches presented in Chapter 7 there are several critical questions to be addressed concerning cadmium, for which EU policy options could be formulated and appropriate strategies adopted and promoted.

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Scoullos, M.J., Vonkeman, G.H., Thornton, I., Makuch, Z. (2001). Policy options for Cadmium. In: Scoullos, M.J. (eds) Mercury — Cadmium — Lead Handbook for Sustainable Heavy Metals Policy and Regulation. Environment & Policy, vol 31. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0403-9_9

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