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Ismahane EL BAHLOUL: IRCA auditor (EMS and SMS), HSE and risk management consultant
INTRODUCTION
Like many people, you may think that chemical risks only concern chemical companies. However, even if you use a chemical product that may seem harmless to you (e.g. cleaning products, oils, solvents, paints, degreasers, etc.), you are concerned by "chemical products" regulations.
These regulations apply to all companies, whenever a chemical product is used (regardless of its quantity or hazardousness).
What are your risk management obligations when using a chemical product?
A seemingly clear-cut question, but in reality a relatively complex one.
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Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 18, 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh)
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 793/93 of March 23, 1993, on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances
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