India's Chemical Ministry Proposes Plan To Revise Laws More in Line With REACH

摘要

India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has proposed a national chemical policy that would create a REACH-like law to govern the safe use of chemicals while consolidating the various acts and rules currently governing the sector. The Draft National Chemical Policy, unveiled March 29, is aimed at propelling the growth of the $108 billion industry, which contributes 11 percent of India's exports. Environmental concerns feature prominently in the policy, including safety and sustainability, pollution, effluent and waste disposal and treatment, and green chemicals.