EU backs strong law on chemicals

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Series Details 10.10.06
Publication Date 10/10/2006
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In its second reading vote on the REACH proposal on 10 October 2006, the Environment Committee of the European Parliament decided by a large majority to take a tougher line than the Council. MEPs called for the most hazardous substances to be substituted wherever possible and also stressed the duty of care principle and the need to promote alternatives to animal testing.

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European Parliament: Info, 10.10.06: REACH: firm stand by Environment Committee at second reading http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/064-11481-282-10-41-911-20061009IPR11474-09-10-2006-2006-false/default_en.htm
Wikipedia: Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registration%2C_Evaluation_and_Authorisation_of_Chemicals
European Parliament: Info, 5.10.06: Debate on REACH ahead of committee vote http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/064-11257-277-10-40-911-20061002IPR11247-04-10-2006-2006-false/default_en.htm
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