Reach sparks concern over world trade

摘要

The new European Union chemicals policy may be in conflict with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and have a distorting impact on trade This concern was exressed during the annual FECC congress in Berlin last week.Players and organisations operating outside the EU are also worried about how Reach (registratin evaluation and authorisatin of chemicals) may threaten the European chemical industry's ability to compete in a globalised market.