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Public consultations - latest news alerts
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REACH information and guidance link
A link to ‘European Commission User Guide - SME Definitions’ has been added to the European Commission/European CHemicals Agency (EC/ECHA)
REACH news updated
REACH is a new European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Directives amending the biocidal products directive
The table showing the implementation of various directives amending the biocidal products directive
European health and safety campaign
The 2008/9 European Campaign focusses on sensible risk. The campaign reaches a climax
Radiation Protection News - new issue
Contains articles on European proposals to recast the basic safety standards directives, work on
Changes to health and safety law
Find out about changes to health and safety legislation coming into force on 1 October 2008 and
New CHIP regulations
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2008 come into force on 1
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regs 2008
Setting out how the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment)
Risk assessment workshops for businesses
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is running a series of regional workshops on risk assessment in
European Campaign 2008 - risk assessment leaflet
The European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2008-09 will focus on risk assessment.
Consultation letter - European Commission proposal on dichloromethane based paint stripper
European Commission proposal to restrict the sale and use of paint strippers containing dichloromethane (DCM)
Radiation Protection directives review
Information on the simplification and review of Radiation Protection directives including Basic Safety
Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive
Information on the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive has been updated. The Directive
EU occupational safety and health strategy 2007 - 2012 update
The timetable section of the EU occupational safety and health strategy 2007 - 2012 published
Implementation of Biocidal Products Directive
A table has been added showing the implementation of various directives amending the biocidal
Video - Lord McKenzie at the campaign launch event
At the campaign launch event on 24 June, Health and Safety Minister Lord McKenzie outlined the aims
Revision of the Biocidal Products Directive
The European Commission is proposing to revise the Biocidal Products

