Informing the Importer : Guide to Council Regulation EEC/2455/92 Concerning the Import of Certain Dangerous Chemicals

In 1992, the European Community adopted Council Regulation EEC/2455/92 concerning the export and import of certain dangerous chemicals, replacing and extending Regulation EEC/1734/88.

This regulation continues the export notification scheme whereby exporters of chemicals which are banned or severely restricted in the EC must provide information to importing countries about these chemicals.

This guide explains how the procedures are organized and what is being done to make them successful.