Euro MPs back major chemicals law

The first step in a great legislative marathon has taken place in the European Parliament. MEPs reached their fist reading position on the REACH package in votes on 17 November 2005. The House approved a legislative package that will considerably benefit the environment and public health as well as taking the interests of industry into account. The fears of SMEs about over-regulation also found an echo with MEPs. REACH is one of the most complex issues the Parliament has ever been asked to consider.

European Parliament: Press: Info, 17.11.05: REACH: MEPs strike a balance between health, the environment and industry http://europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/064-2293-321-11-46-911-20051111IPR02262-17-11-2005-2005--true/default_en.htm

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