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Export and import of hazardous chemical products: the PIC procedure

As part of international trade, the abbreviation PIC (Prior Informed Consent) is used to designate an information exchange procedure between the exporting and importing countries...
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International requirements for import/export of hazardous chemical products

A single agreement globally governs the import and export of certain hazardous industrial chemicals and pesticides: the Rotterdam Convention. With growing...
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Europe is more demanding than the international community with regard to the import/export of hazardous chemical products

Europe is more demanding than the international community with regard to the import/export of hazardous chemicalsThe European chemical industry is one of the world’s largest...
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Focus is on the scope of application of the PIC regulations

The European regulation no. 649/2012 (PIC Regulation) on the exports and imports of hazardous chemicals is applicable to the products that:• are banned or severely restricted...
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Requirements of the PIC regulations for exporters

The European regulation no. 649/2012 ("PIC regulation") contains a set of 8 obligations for the exporters of hazardous chemicalsthat export outside the European Union: 1. ...
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The engineered nanomaterials

What is a nanomaterial? In what types of products can nanomaterials be found? Are they dangerous to health? Are they regulated? Whether or not you have already heard about this...
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What is the impact of nanomaterials on our health and the environment?

Nanomaterials are already widely available on the market and are also subjected to various general regulations, but the achievement of specific regulation of all available...
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What are the actions of our FPS concerning manufactured nanomaterials?

The FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment acts both at the Belgian Federal level and at the European and international levels. At the Federal level Our FPS...
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News about nanomaterials

- 19/2/2013: During the European Union Council’s meeting, Belgium highlights the economic importance of nanomaterials, reiterates its demands for the improvement of the...
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Nanomaterials: some useful links for more information

You would like to enhance your knowledge on nanomaterials? Below you can find a list of links to: positions of Belgian and European institutions regarding nanomaterials,...