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European Parliament OKs Watered-Down Rules on Chemical Safety
Europe's long-awaited chemicals policy, known as REACH, is enacted,
though in substantially-weakened form.
Europe's New REACH Chemicals Policy Is an Important Step Forward
Europe's precautionary chemicals policy will require safety testing
of 10,000 common chemicals.
Huge New Health Benefits Claimed for REACH Policy
Europe's precautionary chemicals policy will pay for itself by
producing substantial health benefits, which translate into large
monetary savings, a study finds.
Right-Wingers Say U.S. Should Not Adopt European Laws
Europe's REACH chemicals policy will affect U.S. corporations selling
in the European market. Right-wing extremists fear that Europe's
embrace of a broader precautionary approach will creep across the
Atlantic.
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