Directive 96/82/EC

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Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (as amended) is a European Union law aimed at improving the safety of sites containing large quantities of dangerous substances. It is also known as the Seveso II Directive, after the Seveso disaster

[edit] External links

• Directive 96/82/EN
• European Commission page about the Seveso Directives