EU Framework Directive

Regimes, such as the CLRTAP and EU framework directives, typically start out with a framework agreement that lays out the general principles, the ultimate objective, and the institutional architecture. Once member... 

In the context of the implementation of the EU Framework Directive 89391/EEC a mom significant inspection role for the Labour Inspectorate was introduced in the late 1990s. The decree DPCM 14.10.1997 n.412 identified hi er risk sectors where control can be undertaken jointly by Labour Inspectorate and the prev tion service of the USL. PSAL activities include ... 

Chemical Agents Directive 98/24 EC. It is intended to be integrated with D.Lgs 626 4 which pravides for the over-riding approach to regulating systematic health and safely management in Italy (in line with the requirements of the EU Framework Directive 89 91), of which managing chemical risks is seen as one part. 

In the UK, the EU Framework Directive 76/893/EEC, the EU Framework Directive 89/109/EEC and 2002/71/EEC have all been incorporated into UK Statutory Instruments 2006 No.l401, Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations, 2006 [4]. 

WISE (2008a) Water notes on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. Water Note 1 - Joining forces for Europe s shared waters coordination in international river basin districts, http //ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/pdf/water noteljoining forces.pdf... 

Materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuff are generally regulated in the EU in the Framework Directive 89/109/EEC. Under this Directive Single Directives are released, such as for Plastic Material (90/128/EEC), Cellulose Films (83/229/EEC), Elastomers and Rubber (93/11/EEC) and others. 

The European Union (EU) environmental policy has put water protection and its sustainable management high on its agenda, reflected by the European Water Framework Directive (WFD), which is now in its implementation phase. 

Food additives in the EU are regulated by a Framework Directive 89/107, which among other things defines food additives and processing aids (to which the Directive does not apply). Annex I lists the categories referred to above. (For reasons which are not obvious, these are not listed in any recognizable order ). In annex II, the very important three legs on which food additives stand are listed ... 

EU THEMATIC STRATEGY ON SOIL PROTECTION AND THE PROJECTED SOIL FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE... 

The soil framework directive should be presented by the end of 2005. At the current time it remains uncertain which of the above soil threats will be regulated by the EU and which will be the responsibility of member States. However, the number of regulations is bound to rise. Furthermore, new measures will probably have to be paid for by private owners based on their duty of care. Only orphan sites may attract public funding. 

This Act was amended in 2001 respecting the requirements of the EU water framework directive. It regulates the use and protection of surface water, coastal water and groundwater, but not waterways. Water is considered as a... 

DEHP is the most prevalent phthalate used and, thus, the most regulated. The EU has included it in the list of 33 substances of priority or possibly priority substances in the field of water policy and in the Water Framework Directive 2001/2455/EC [48], with the aim to reduce uses and emissions of DEHP to surface waters. A limit... 

Endocrine disrupters not addressed by specihc legislation (e.g., natural substances and byproducts such as hormones and dioxins) will be dealt with under environmental legislative instruments such as the EU Water Framework Directive or through the adaptation of existing international legislation. 

An EU Soil Framework Directive is presently being developed. The EU has decided to adopt a Thematic Strategy on Soil Protection as part of its aim of protection and preservation of namral resources. A proposal for this is being finalized in 2006 (EC 2007b). 

The proposed EU Soil Framework Directive will include the following main objectives ... 

This traditional system is still the disposal method most widely used in the EU. In landfills, biodegradable waste decomposes to produce landfill gas and leachate. The landfill gas consists mainly of methane and, if not captured, contributes considerably to the greenhouse effect. For this reason, the move away from landfill is an important part of the European Waste Framework Directive. 

EU (2008). Marine Strategy Framework Directive, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 estabhshing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy. Directive 2008/56/EC. 

The general criteria for the use of food additives in the EU are described in Annex II of the Framework Directive 89/107/EEC. The authorization of a new food additive in the EU involves a two-step procedure a safety evaluation is completed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the food additive is included in the appropriate Directive by the Commission and the Commission adopts a specification of the purity criteria for the food additive. 

In addition, the establishment of a suitable type of framework directive should be considered, regulating the periodical inspection of small combustion facilities EU-wide and, in case of emission limit value exceedances or for old facilities (e.g. PM10, NOx, CO, etc.), stipulating the obligation to maintain, renovate or replace an insufficient heating system. 

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