Press Release: Commission strengthens legislation on safety at European chemical plants

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Series Details IP/10/1758 (21.12.10)
Publication Date 21/12/2010
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On 21 December 2010 the European Commission presented draft legislation to strengthen rules on the control of major accident hazards involving chemicals. The revision of the so-called Seveso II Directive will align the legislation to changes in EU chemicals law and will clarify and update other provisions. This includes introducing stricter inspection standards and improving the level and quality of information available to the public in the event of an accident. The new Directive should apply from 1 June 2015.
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European Parliament: DG Internal Policies: Studies: Proceedings of the workshop 'Seveso III Directive: Control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances', Brussels, 13 April 2011 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/activities/committees/studies/download.do?language=en&file=37051
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