Veil against toxicity
a report calling for widespread testing of chemicals to assess their health and environmental impact has been recently endorsed by the European Parliament. This move is being seen as a major step towards overhauling the outdated chemical policy of the European Union (eu). The report was approved by 242 votes in favour, 165 against and 35 abstentions.
The new legislation includes notification of new substances and systematic evaluation of the existing ones. A harmonised system for classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances has also been set up. The main objective of the legislation is to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment.
Along with this, it aims to assure the efficient functioning of eu's internal market and stimulate innovation and competitiveness in the chemical industry. Moreover, in a reversal of the