Chemical

Europe: Concept of Regulation (EC) No 689/2008

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of regulation (ec) no 689/2008 may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Regulation (EC) No 689/2008. Implemented the Rotterdam Convention, involving
ï‚· some of the chemicals subject to the prior informed consent (PIC) procedure,
ï‚· some hazardous chemicals banned or restricted within the Community or a Member State, and
ï‚· all chemicals when exported in relation to their classification, packaging and labelling.
Countries have to designate national authorities.
Not applicable to radioactive materials and substances, wastes, chemical weapons under the dual use regime and genetically modified organisms.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of regulation (ec) no 689/2008 published by the European Commission