Chemicals. Chemicals are any substance that has a defined composition. The information provided here relates to manufactured chemicals and how to manage them. The interactive safe work method statement (SWMS) tool provides information on preparing, using and reviewing SWMS for high risk construction work.
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Chemicals are essential for the well-being, high living standards and comfort of modern society. They are used in many sectors, including health, energy, mobility and housing. However, most chemicals have hazardous properties which can harm the environment and human health. The EU already has sophisticated chemicals laws in place.
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Under the horizontal initiative ‘one substance, one assessment’, it is proposed to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks under the RoHS Directive to the European Chemicals Agency. Proposal for a Directive on the re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency; On the RoHS 2 scope review
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Staff Working Document accompanying the proposal. English. (1002.56 KB - PDF) Download. Proposal for a Regulation establishing a common data platform on chemicals.
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The REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) entered into force in 2007 and has since evolved to reflect the advancement of knowledge regarding various chemicals and their properties. The Commission is currently revising the REACH Regulation, in line with the Commission’s Better Regulation provisions. It will include a thorough assessment of possible ...
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Health and environmental impacts prompt a call for strict ruling on ubiquitous ‘forever chemicals’. Issue 611: The characteristics and widespread effects of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances demand their replacement with fluorine-free alternatives, say the writers of a comprehensive review on their use. Photo by totojang1977 ...
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Chemicals are essential for the well-being, high living standards and comfort of modern society. They are used in many sectors, including health, energy, mobility and housing. However, most chemicals have hazardous properties which can harm the environment and human health. The EU already has a comprehensive and protective regulatory framework ...
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Chemicals pose risks that should be indicated throughout the supply chain. The EU therefore has legislation in place that requires companies to classify, label and package their chemicals before placing them on the market. The Regulation incorporates the classification criteria and labelling rules agreed at UN level - the Globally Harmonised ...
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The already widespread use of chemicals will also increase, including in consumer products. The European Commission published a chemicals strategy for sustainability on 14 October 2020. It is part of the EU’s zero pollution ambition, which is a key commitment of the European Green Deal.
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It is also an opportunity to foster substitution of hazardous chemicals by safer ones and to promote EU industry as a global frontrunner in the production and use of safe and sustainable chemicals. The Commission is currently undertaking an impact assessment to decide on the most appropriate way forward and has launched a public consultation as part of this exercise.
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