EC Looks To Reduce REACH Burden For Smaller Firms
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
REACH is already making an impact on chemicals safety in Europe, according to a report from the European Commission. However, improvements can be made, including fee reductions for small and middle-sized enterprises, the EC says.
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