Tag Archives: REACH

Chemical giants push for global green ‘standards’ at Rio

Rattled in Europe by the REACH regulation and carbon dioxide emission curbs, international chemical companies are at the Rio Earth Summit determined to push for a global approach to environmental policy – but with a light regulatory touch. Continue reading

About these ads

EU to Address Risks of Chemical Mixtures, Endocrine Disruptors, Nanosubstances

The European Union is preparing to build on the REACH law and related legislation to address concerns about chemicals in three areas considered to be insufficiently regulated: endocrine disruptors, the combined effects of chemical mixtures, and nanosubstances. Continue reading