Seveso III (Directive 2012/18/EU)

Seveso III (Directive 2012/18/EU) was published on 12 August

12 August 2012

Hazardous substances - EU

Seveso III (Directive 2012/18/EU) on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amends and subsequently repeals Seveso II (96/82/EC), which laid down rules for the prevention of major industrial accidents and their consequences for human health and the environment.

Seveso II is repealed with effect from 1 June 2015.