New EU chemical law takes effect
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Legislation requiring safety testing of tens of thousands of chemicals comes into effect across the EU.
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The European Commission plans to set up an EU force to deal with fires, floods and other emergencies.
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By JAN SLIVA  STRASBOURG, France - Some dangerous chemicals could be banned from the European market and about 30,000 substances used in everyday products ranging from detergents to toys will have to be registered in a central European Union database under a law approved Wednesday.
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New rules intended to stop the dumping of toxic waste in developing countries come into force in the EU.
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Tomorrow in Strasbourg the European Parliament will take what is likely to be its final vote on the new European law regulating and controlling the use of chemicals, known as Reach.
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The European Parliament and EU governments strike a deal on legislation to control the use of toxic chemicals.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13  /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliament voted today to approve legislation calling for the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH), in a form which will unnecessarily stifle trade and innovation.
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Forging the legal framework for the European Union has not been without its problems. But 27 member states agreeing to sign a new document will help
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The European Commission adopted new aviation security rules on Thursday restricting the amount of liquids passengers may bring on board planes but it said size limits for carry-on bags would enter into force in six months.
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The European Parliament approves legislation to control the use of toxic chemicals in industry.
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Ruled not to be uncompetitive The much-awaited Euro Tariff cap for mobile phone roaming took one more step towards becoming law today, with approval from the EU ministers in charge of competitiveness.â¦
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NOORDWIJK: Five EU states signed an accord on Friday creating a new European military police force deployable to crisis situations worldwide, the latest tool in Europeâs developing security arsenal.
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Europe&#39;s leaders signed the EU&#39;s first constitution yesterday, setting aside fears that the document will be rejected by voters and celebrating a new chapter of integration with a lavish ceremony.
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European Union governments on Friday permanently banned chemicals used to soften plastic from being used in toys, saying they are harmful to young children who put toys in their mouths.
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BBC News Online explains what the EU draft constitution is all about.
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The European Chemicals Agency is set to open its doors in Helsinki to enforce the new REACH chemicals law.  The new law, the most complex bill in European Union history, takes effect Friday.
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The European Union has taken a step closer to tough new chemicals rules after EU lawmakers and governments hammered out the details of one of Europe's most ambitious and disputed legislative packages in years.