EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc.

Defra: The REACH Regulation on the management and control of chemicals came into force on 1 June 2007.  REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals, is aimed at ensuring a high level of protection of human health and the environment, as well as improving industry competitiveness and innovation.

REACH sets in place measures for industry to provide evidence of any chemical risks and will make sure everyone in the supply chain knows how to use them safely. Under REACH, manufacturers, importers, distributors & professional users who market or use chemicals must ensure that they are registered with the new European Chemicals Agency in Helsinki, which will oversee the operation of the Regulation.
Press release ~ REACH website  ~ European Chemicals Agency ~ UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum ~ Defra – Future EU Chemicals Policy  ~ EU Enterprise & Industry Chemicals website ~ EU REACH ~ WWF-UK: Chemicals and Health ~ WWF - Too early to celebrate REACH

DTI: Consumer Minister, Ian McCartney has published a consultation that will implement the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD), whichwas adopted on 11 May 2005. See ‘Consultations’ above for full details.

How Lambeth Council undertakes effective know your citizen (KYC) / ID checks to prevent fraud