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Document ID (ISN)109281
CIS number 09-391
ISSN - Serial title 0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité
Year 2008
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Brasseur G.
Title REACH - A turning point for the chemical industry
Original title Reach - Un tournant pour l'industrie chimique [in French]
Bibliographic information Oct. 2008, No.688, p.14-17. Illus.
Internet access http://www.travail-et-securite.fr/ArchivesTS/archivests.nsf/(allDocParRef)/TS688page14_1/$File/TS688page14.pdf?OpenElement [in French]
Abstract This article presents the approach adopted by a French company specialized in the storage and distribution of chemicals in view of complying with the requirements of the REACH (registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals) regulations. The company developed a computer-based tool for tracking the implementation process. This tool can accommodate possible future classification and labelling criteria for chemicals. Boxes summarize the efforts undertaken by regional public authorities and industry associations to inform, generate awareness and assist small enterprises concerning these regulations.
Descriptors (primary) chemical industry; European Union; plant safety and health organization; classification; labelling
Descriptors (secondary) small enterprises; role of employers' organizations; France; comment on directive; description of technique; computer applications; role of government
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Chemical industry