Archived UK reports on chemicals policy
Sustainable Production and Use of Chemicals
UK Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
1998
This document lays out the framework for a UK chemicals management strategy which is to be harmonized with the European Union Strategy, including timelines and action steps.
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European Union – Thirteenth Report – Reducing the Risk: Regulating Industrial Chemicals
UK House of Lords
12 February 2002
This report outlines the UK House of Lords comments on the European White Paper on Chemicals strategy and has a clear history of the development of the White Paper.
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Animals in Scientific Procedures
UK House of Lords
24 July 2002
Report by the Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures, which was appointed by the House of Lords in March 2001 to conduct an inquiry into the use of animals in scientific procedures in the United Kingdom.
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Managing Chemicals for a Better Environment: The Environment Agency’s Strategy
June 2002
UK Environment Agency
As a consultation document, this report outlines the Environment Agency’s strategy, activities, and actions to implement the UK Government’s 1999 Chemicals Strategy through 2007.
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Regulatory Impact Assessment of the EU White Paper Prepared by Risk & Policy Analysts for the UK Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions
May 2001
Presents a UK based analysis of the EU REACH proposal including potential benefits
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New EU Chemicals Strategy: Position Statement of the UK Government and Devolved Administrations
UK Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
December 2002
Provides a UK position on the proposed REACH program as well as recommendations for strengthening its implementation.
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Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances: Sixth Annual Report 2001–2002
UK Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
January 2003
Presents an overview of the activities of the UK Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances and its role in supporting UK chemicals policy efforts.
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UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum: Annual Report 2001–2002
UK Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
February 2003
Presents an overview of the activities and accomplishments of the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.
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Chemicals in Products — Safeguarding the Environment and Human Health
UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution
26 June, 2003
Based on several years of research and consultation, this report by the prestigious British science institution reviews the adequacy of current chemical assessment and management schemes including the European REACH proposal.
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