E.U. Council of Ministers' 'REACH' Proposal Falls Short in Authorization Plan, Says American Chemistry Council
Posted on: Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 18:00 CST
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Following today's European Union Council of Ministers' approval of a revised Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) proposal, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) asserted that further steps are needed to create a workable program.
While today's political agreement moves the REACH process forward, the proposal remains impractical, particularly in the plans for authorization of the use of chemicals. The E.U. is expected to enact amendments and make additional technical changes in the months to come in response to serious questions about the proposal's efficacy.
The US chemical industry remains committed to the application of improved technologies to ensure the safe production and use of chemical products. ACC will continue to advocate a common sense approach to managing chemicals that focuses on ensuring safety rather than burdensome regulations that could reduce competitiveness and stifle trade, innovation and technical advancements. ACC encourages European officials to focus on advancing a scientific and risk-based approach to chemical use and management rather than creating a bureaucratic and onerous system.
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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $520 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies invest more in research and development than any other business sector. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.
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