Reach

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The REACH regulation is a European Union regulatory framework for chemicals formally called the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals. The goal of REACH is twofold: To enhance the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry, and to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks of chemicals.

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Bellona Archive

[ 12.05.2006 ]
Former Russian PM Kasyanov slams Kremlin government and Russian energy policy
BRUSSELS—In an appearance in Brussels, former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov criticised the direction away from democracy the Kremlin is taking and said that there should be closer ties between Moscow and its biggest neighbour, the European Union (EU).
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Environmental Ministry

[ 16.11.2005 ]
Norwegian minister argues for a stronger REACH directive
In a letter sent to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and fellow Ministers, the Norwegian Minister of the Environment, Helen Bjørnøy, argues to strengthen some of the fundamental issues in the upcoming REACH legislation.
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Bellona Archive

[ 14.10.2005 ]
Countdown to REACH vote
BRUSSELS—After a seven-year process, the European Parliament is gathering for its first reading of the proposed REACH regulation on November 15th, but several issues in the document that will govern chemcal saftey for consumers are still under heavy debate.
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