Proposals spark fierce controversy

Article is part of a Financial Times Special Report entitled 'Business of Chemicals', and considers European Union plans to enforce a new regulatory system on the chemicals industry. Environmentalists are urging the EU to stand firm amid strong opposition from the chemicals industry, the third largest manufacturer in the EU.

European Commission: DG Environment: Policies: Chemicals: REACH http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/reach/reach_intro.htm

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