France Occupational Exposure Limits– Chemical Substances

legally Binding Limit Values (VRC) and Indicative Limit Values (VL). On April 8, 2026, France updated the VLEP list through Decree No. 2026-253. INRS publishes the ED 984 manual annually, providing a core technical benchmark for chemical exposure control in French workplaces. Employers must ensure that workplace exposure does not exceed statutory VLEP limits and conduct monitoring and assessments using INRS methods.