Package of ordinances on new legislation governing chemical substances: Consultation process launched
Bern, 15.12.2003 - The Federal Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is launching the consultation process on a package of ordinances on new legislation governing chemical substances. The ordinances are intended to bring about harmonisation with EU law while maintaining or indeed improving the level of protection for humans and the environment. Existing provisions will be amended to take account of technical developments and trade barriers affecting the most important trade partners will be reduced.