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2012 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

5. REACH Regulation – A Prerequisite for Health and Environmental Safety: Lithuanian Case

Authors : Jurgis Kazimieras Staniškis, Jolita Kruopiene, Jolanta Dvarioniene

Published in: Environmental and Food Safety and Security for South-East Europe and Ukraine

Publisher: Springer Netherlands

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Abstract

The paper analyses in which way EU REACH regulation is capable to contribute to health and environmental safety in Lithuania. In this respect, the importance of improved knowledge on intrinsic properties of chemical substances, implementation of safety measures, and use of less hazardous substitutes are emphasized. The quantitative assessment of the possible benefits of REACH was carried out for a few occupational diseases – asthma, dermatitis, and cancer. REACH has a good opportunity to remind the necessity of prevention and protection measures. The study on the use and substitution of substances of very high concern showed a low awareness of industry on hazardous chemicals prior to REACH adoption.

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Metadata
Title
REACH Regulation – A Prerequisite for Health and Environmental Safety: Lithuanian Case
Authors
Jurgis Kazimieras Staniškis
Jolita Kruopiene
Jolanta Dvarioniene
Copyright Year
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Book
Environmental and Food Safety and Security for South-East Europe and Ukraine

Print ISBN: 978-94-007-2952-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-94-007-2953-7

Copyright Year: 2012

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2953-7_5

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