All articles by Arthur Rogers – Page 2
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European PFOS restrictions
EU ministers are collaborating with the European Parliament to secure early restrictions on perfluorooctane sulfonates
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Controversy continues as Reach nears completion
MEPs push for further amendments to the EU system of registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals.
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US firms accuse Reach of raising trade barriers
American industry warns EU chemicals directive will cause 'unnecessary barriers to trade'.
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Plasticiser debate continues
European commission conclusions on risks posed by phthalate plasticisers have brought mixed reactions.
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EU-wide carbon capture project
A four-year carbon sequestration project backed by 30 European universities and energy companies will test the viability of CO2 capture.
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EU chemical regulation could save ?150 billion in environment and health costs
The European Commission has published estimates of the financial benefits of Reach.
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MEPs take a dip at Europe's water resorts
The European Parliament has updated its 30-year old Bathing Water Directive, to protect swimmers and water-sports enthusiasts
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Update: Reach crosses next hurdle, more to come
As news of the ministerial agreement on Reach filtered through to Strasbourg, MEPs have reacted with dismay.
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Reach crosses next hurdle, more to come
The EU competitiveness council today clinched a political agreement on Reach, on the basis of a qualified majority vote.
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EU ministers close to agreement on Reach
EU ministers hope to reach a political agreement on the proposed European chemicals policy, Reach, on 13 December.
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European parliament approves Reach
The European parliament has secured backing for a long-awaited regulatory regime for Europe's chemicals industry: registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals (Reach).
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EU to advance strategy on climate change
The European Union is aiming for a 25 per cent reduction in EU emissions of three greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto protocol.
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12 September 2005: European boost for paediatric drugs
Legislation approved by the European Parliament offers incentives for the development of much needed child-specific medicines in Europe.
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8 July 2005: EU pollution register on its way
The European Union has found that signing environmental treaties is one thing; verifying compliance is quite another.
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EU sets limits for pesticides in food
Judging by the workload facing the new European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), a move to Europe could be a smart decision for scientists looking for long-term job security.
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EU creates united policy to fight fake drugs
Around the world, counterfeit chemicals present a risk to the public.
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Putting a stop to POPs
Global restrictions on bioaccumulative chemicals classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) will apply.
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EU Parliament delays agreement on Reach
Any prospects of an early agreement on Reach (Registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals), the proposed new EU regulatory regime for chemicals, have been dashed.
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