This Directive lays down provisions concerning the prevention of major accidents which involve dangerous substances, and the limitation of their consequences for human health and the environment, with a view to ensuring a high level of protection throughout the European Union in a consistent and effective manner. The Directive specifies obligations of operators in this field, with particular regard to notification obligations and the obligation to draw up a document in writing setting out the major-accident prevention policy (MAPP).
This Directive lays down provisions concerning the prevention of major accidents which involve dangerous substances, and the limitation of their consequences for human health and the environment, with a view to ensuring a high level of protection throughout the European Union in a consistent and effective manner. The Directive specifies obligations of operators in this field, with particular regard to notification obligations and the obligation to draw up a document in writing setting out the ma
Title:
Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directive 96/82/EC.
Country:
European Union
Type of document:
Legislation
Date of text:
2012
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Repealed:
No
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