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European Commission will consider new information from FITASC/ESC
European Commission will consider new information from FITASC/ESC
A lately released scientific paper “Bioaccessibility of metals of lead and steel shot and soils at the area of shooting activity” have been sent a few days ago by FITASC and ESC to the European Commission together with the confirmation from the main clay target manufacturers that calcium carbonate (CaCo3) accounts for 60%-80% of the composition of their targets.
Following analysis of the research “Bioaccessibility of metals of lead and steel shot and soils at the area of shooting activity” the internationally known expert Jean-Louis Seveque stated that the risks for biological objects associated with the use of lead ammunition, as suggested by the ECHA, are substantially exaggerated, and the ECHA proposal to restrict the use of lead ammunition in outdoor areas seems poorly grounded.
Mr. Seveque also confirmed that the dissolution of calcium carbonate in soil pore water tends to increase the pH, creating a slightly basic environment. But this effect can be moderated by the presence of dissolved carbon dioxide. This is an argument that can be used to illustrate the well-known immobility of lead in the soils of a shooting range, and therefore the low per descensum migration of the lead before coating with a lead hydroxide or lead carbonate, coating which will prevent any further dissolution.
“Please be assured that the new information you shared with us will be given due consideration”, - says a message received from European Commission Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs.
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