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EU Approves Sweeping Chemical Curbs

In December 2006 the European Union greatly expanded its campaign against industrial pollutants with the EU Parliament, Council and Commission approving sweeping restrictions on chemicals with new regulations coming into effect in June 2007. The new law, called REACH for the regulation, evaluation, and authorization of chemicals, provides health and safety data for approximately 30,000 chemicals currently used in everyday products. Most of these chemicals have never before been tested for safety and duplication of tests performed on animals will be prohibited. REACH is seen as a positive step with the most dangerous substances being gradually replaced, it offers better protection for people and the environment, and places the responsibility with the manufacturer to provide information about chemical substances.

Posted on January 30, 2007 11:55 AM |

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