EU Directive 2003/105/EC – Seveso II (extension)
Directive 2003/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2003 amending Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances

Description

In the light of industrial accidents (Toulouse, Baia Mare and Enschede) and studies on carcinogens and substances dangerous for the environment, the Seveso II Directive was extended by Directive 2003/105/EC. The most important extensions were to cover risks arising from storage and processing activities in mining; from pyrotechnic and explosive substances; and from the storage of ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate based fertilizers.

Source:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/seveso/

Information

Author(s)

EU Parliament and EU Council

Date / journal vol no.

Signed: 16 December 2003 Entered into Force: 31 December 2003

References

• EU Directive 2003/105/EC – Seveso II (extension)