Act No. 181 of 2007 to amend and extend the Environment Protection Act in relation with the carrying into effect of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
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Abstract
This Act amends the Environment Protection so as to implement in the Netherlands Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessment of hazards of substances, as well as the free circulation of substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation. The Regulation lays down provisions governing the manufacture, placing on the market and use of chemical substances and preparations, pursuant to the precautionary principle and sets forth the framework concerning the registration of such substances and preparations as well as the granting of authorizations.
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Repealed
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Staatsblad No. 181 of 30 May 2007, 16 pp.
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English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Wet van 16 mei 2007 tot uitbreiding en wijziging van de Wet milieubeheer in verband met de uitvoering van EG-verordening registratie, evaluatie en autorisatie van chemische stoffen (REACH) en de overheveling van de bepalingen van de Wet milieugevaarlijke stoffen naar de Wet milieubeheer, alsmede daarmee samenhangende wijzigingen van andere wetten (Uitvoeringswet EG-verordening registratie, evaluatie en autorisatie van chemische stoffen (REACH)).