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Analysis of the Legal Framework on Hazardous Substances: A multilevel correlation between International, European and National Perspective

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This paper explores the legal framework for hazardous substances applied in Greece, in combination with European and international legislation through the years, by addressing the core regulations enacted. These refer to the classification of hazardous substances, their transportation, the accidents’ prevention and the environmental impact of such accidents. The REACH and CLP framework is presented, alongside with the adoption of its requirements by each Member State. The SEVESO III directive is analyzed, indicating the necessity of its application to more complicated cases. The significance of transportation of hazardous substances is highlighted, based on the ADR/RID/AND regulations, governing international carriage of such substances. The incorporation of Directive 2004/35/EC (ELD) regarding the environmental impact of accidents caused by hazardous substances is addressed. This analysis explicitly defines the terms this directive and its progress can establish a way of jurisdiction regarding environmental law, indicates the significance of the enforcement of the provisions regarding hazardous substances and ensures that all existing regulations conduct a more safe and environmentally friendly operation. It is essential to identify the difficulties of the establishment of a generic framework for different countries within European countries and how this frame should be updated to comprehend new members’ features © 2021 School of Science, IHU. All rights reserved

2021

Chalaris, M.
Stasinopoulos, N.
Tezari, A.

Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology

14

6

169-175

Environmental impact; Environmental regulations; Hazards, Adr; Clp; Environmental law; Environmental legislations; Hazardous substances; ITS applications; Legal frameworks; Multi-level correlation; Reach; Rid, Accidents

https://doi.org/10.25103/jestr.146.20

10.25103/jestr.146.20

https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/3220188