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    Chemical products: caution is called for

    Chemical products are part of our daily life. We regularly use cleaning products, washing products, domestic bleach, anti-calcification sprays, drain cleaners, paints,... But...
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    Substances of very high concern

    The REACH regulation envisage that the placing on the market and use of substances fulfilling the criteria as very high concern are subject to  authorisation. What...
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    The consumer has the right to know

    As a consumer, you have the right to ask your supplier* whether the item that you have just purchased from him contains a substance of very high concern (SVHC- substance of very...
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    Notification to the poison centre

    Latest 48 hours before placing a hazardous mixture on the Belgian market, the responsible for placing on the market must send all information to the Poison Centre that it deems...
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    Exemption for military equipment

    An exemption from the REACH, CLP or Biocidal Products Regulations may be granted for substances, mixtures, articles or processed articles that are imported, produced, manufactured...
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    Environmental problems

    Environmental problems and threats Human activity has had a major negative impact on the marine environment, especially in recent decades. The sea and its biodiversity are being...
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    Obligations of operators who release timber and timber products on the market: EU Regulation No. 995/2010 (EUTR)

    European Regulation 995/2010, commonly known as EU Timber Regulation (EUTR ) aims to prohibit the release on the EU market of timber (and by-products) from illegal harvesting (art...
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    Healthcare providers

    Overview of healthcare professions Standards and recognitions Reimbursement This section of the website has been designed to give you an overview of the Belgian...
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    Other substances

    Food supplements containing other substances are regulated by the Royal Decree of 29 august 2021 (available in Dutch and French). This decree contains amoungst others, the...
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    Past consultations

    2023:  20/05/2023 – 20/06/2023 : Extension of the public consultation on the environmental impact report concerning the project to postpone the deactivation of Doel 4 and...