EU craks down on chemical labeling

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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">European Union member states adopt directives to standardize the handling of hazardous substances. As a result of the dangerous substances directive, labeling has become much more standardized. The high costs associated with the labeling, classification, packaging and handling of chemical substances have affected large, multinational companies as well as small and medium-sized ones</abstract>
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