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Klub ELS-ED v EP: Evropský parlament podpořil lepší způsob balení i označování chemických látek
3. září 2008 | Klub ELS-ED v EP
The European Parliament today voted in favour of three reports on the future classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures in the European Union.
"One substance, one global classification, this is the aim of the new so-called globally harmonised system (GHS) that shall be established. With today's vote, the European Parliament has attained two important goals. On the one hand, the implementation of the United Nation's globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals in the EU. On the other hand, the maintenance of a coherent timing and coherent contents between this new Regulation and the Chemicals Regulation (REACH)", stated Amalia Sartori, Rapporteur for the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. "From now on, the same substance will be treated in the same way all over the world. This means more security for consumers and lower costs for enterprises", added the Italian MEP.
"The Regulation is an important step to enhance security standards in handling chemicals. In this sector, Europe is ahead of other states and can provide an example for the rest of the world. The new Regulation is the basis for European enterprises to be prepared for global competition because it avoids costs by harmonising labelling of chemicals worldwide", said Andreas Schwab, Co-Rapporteur for the Internal Market Committee. "Fortunately, an over-classification could be avoided. For example, child-resistant closures on dishwashing detergents only would have confused consumers", underlined the German MEP.
Amalia Sartori and Andreas Schwab agreed that further steps will be necessary: "Until now, transport law for chemicals is not harmonised. This would be the next step forward and the European Union could set standards here as well."
For further information:
Amalia Sartori MEP, Tel: +32-2-2847556
Andreas Schwab MEP, Tel: +32-2-2837938
"One substance, one global classification, this is the aim of the new so-called globally harmonised system (GHS) that shall be established. With today's vote, the European Parliament has attained two important goals. On the one hand, the implementation of the United Nation's globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals in the EU. On the other hand, the maintenance of a coherent timing and coherent contents between this new Regulation and the Chemicals Regulation (REACH)", stated Amalia Sartori, Rapporteur for the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. "From now on, the same substance will be treated in the same way all over the world. This means more security for consumers and lower costs for enterprises", added the Italian MEP.
"The Regulation is an important step to enhance security standards in handling chemicals. In this sector, Europe is ahead of other states and can provide an example for the rest of the world. The new Regulation is the basis for European enterprises to be prepared for global competition because it avoids costs by harmonising labelling of chemicals worldwide", said Andreas Schwab, Co-Rapporteur for the Internal Market Committee. "Fortunately, an over-classification could be avoided. For example, child-resistant closures on dishwashing detergents only would have confused consumers", underlined the German MEP.
Amalia Sartori and Andreas Schwab agreed that further steps will be necessary: "Until now, transport law for chemicals is not harmonised. This would be the next step forward and the European Union could set standards here as well."
For further information:
Amalia Sartori MEP, Tel: +32-2-2847556
Andreas Schwab MEP, Tel: +32-2-2837938
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