Bulldozing REACH - the industry offensive to crush EU chemicals regulation
Corporate Europe Observatory, March 2005
Bulldozing REACH - the industry offensive to crush EU chemicals regulation
Corporate Europe Observatory, March 2005
The EU's REACH proposal for improved regulation of chemicals has sparked
the largest ever industry lobbying campaign in Europe. The chemical
industry council CEFIC took the lead, with German giant BASF in a key
role, and with active backing from US chemical corporations and the Bush
administration. Scare mongering, flawed impact studies and delay tactics
are part of this aggressive counter-campaign that has seriously weakened
REACH. More than ever, it is time for citizens to stand up against
industry attempts to undermine progressive environment and health
legislation.
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http://www.corporateeurope.org/lobbycracy/BulldozingREACH.html