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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Products claiming to be superfoods will be banned under new EU rules coming into effect on 1 July.
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By The Associated Press  Offenses covered by a new European Union draft law on crimes against the environment:  - Treatment, transport, export or import of waste that could cause death or injury, or substantial damage.
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A new Polish law gives authorities the power to order hijacked airliners shot down &#151; a post-Sept. 11 measure that underscores growing terrorism concerns in Europe but drew criticism when enacted in Germany.
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Smokers and restaurant owners in Italy were fuming in a rather different way on Monday after a tough new law that bans smoking in public places - one of the strictest in Europe - went into effect.
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New EU-wide legislation introducing a pet passport will be fully applicable from October 1, the European Commission (EC) announced here Wednesday.
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The European Parliament is to vote on legislation to control the use of toxic chemicals in industry.
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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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Harming the environment should be treated as a crime, the European Commission said Friday as it put forward a draft law that would punish serious offenses across the EU with up to five years in prison or a $975,000 fine.
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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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NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 27: The Centre brought into effect key changes to its patent law on Monday to cover a range of products from drugs and chemicals to mobile phone and computer software, in line with commitments to WTO.
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Governments of EU nations and lawmakers agreed on new legislation to control the use of chemicals in industry after years of haggling over how to balance health and environmental concerns against fears that excessive red tape would stifle business.
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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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MADRID, Dec 22 (IPS) - Europe's first law specifically cracking down  on  gender-based violence was unanimously passed Wednesday in  Spain, and  received a hearty welcome from activists, although it  did not escape  criticism from the right.
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The European Union added a fresh arm to its fast-growing military and police machinery yesterday, launching a fighting &quot;gendarmerie&quot; for quick deployment to trouble spots all over world.
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Indonesia prepares law to prohibit the use of chemicals as weapons    JAKARTA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government is preparing a draft law to prohibit the use of chemicals as weapons, Industry Minister Fahmi Idris said here Wednesday.
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The European Parliament approves legislation to control the use of toxic chemicals in industry.