The EU voted against industry leaders in a step that could ban dangerous chemicals where safer ones exist. The legislation also calls for the evaluation of chemicals that are already used in products such as computers, toys and detergents. The industrial and environmental lobbies are locking horns over this one and a decision could be reached by early next year. Where do you draw the line? How much red tape is too much? Industry in the very least should be responsible for demonstrating that the chemicals they use pose no risk to humans or the environment, both here and abroad.