Export and import of dangerous chemicals (amend. Regulation (EEC) No 2455/92)

There will be a hearing on the export and import of dangerous chemical products in November 1994, a Commission representative told the Committee. On the agenda was the report of Mr. FLORENZ (D, EPP) on the export and import of dangerous chemical products. Given this situation, the rapporteur announced to withdraw his amendments. But a majority in the Committee decided to adopt a certain number of his amendments, however partially taken over by Mr. Paul LANNOYE (B, GREEN). Another four of his amendments were carried. Mr. LANNOYE feels that the Community has a duty to do what it can to ensure that the inhabitants of the developing countries enjoy the same degree of health protection as do those of the European Community. And, in amendment No. 18, he calls on the Commission to draw up proposals as quickly as possible for implementing a genuine Community policy for the import and export of dangerous chemicals, after consulting experts and NGO's familiar with the problems rising from the use of toxic products among the people of the developing countries.