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Legal name | Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directive 96/82/EC |
Short name | Seveso III Directive |
CELEX reference | 32012L0018 |
Identification number | 2012/18/EU |
Issued by | European Parliament and Council |
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Valid from | 13/08/2012 |
Abstract | This Directive lays down rules for 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 Union in a consistent and effective manner. |
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Geographic scope | EU28, Text with EEA relevance |
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