Protection of workers: exposure to biological agents (Directives 89/391/EEC, 90/679/EEC). Codification

PURPOSE : to codify the Directive 90/679/EEC on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work. COMMUNITY MEASURE : Directive 2000/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work (seventh individual directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC). CONTENT : in the context of a concern that there should be clarity and transparency in Community law, the current Directive codifies Directive 90/679/EEC, which has been amended on several occasions since its adoption. The new Directive will supercede the various Directives incorporated in it; their content is fully preserved, and that they are brought together with only such formal amendments as are required by the codification exercise. ENTRY INTO FORCE : 06.11.2000.�