Type: Regulation

Authority: European Council and Parliament

Date: 12/18/2006

Subject: Since the 1st of June 2008 the Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals is applicable (REACH). The purpose of this Regulation, which also establishes a European Chemicals Agency, is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment as well as the free movement of substances, on their own, in preparations and in articles, while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

Classification: Solidarity - Art. 35 Preventive health care - Art. 37 Environmental protection

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