Brochures on risk control in biotechnology, industry, and chemical products
A series of brochures on risk control have been produced by the European Commission, Directorate General for Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection (DG XI) Each of these illustrated, full colour publications briefly introduces the concepts of risk management in a particular field and explains the main elements of European Community legislation in this area to ensure safety and the protection of the environment: - Biotechnology Risk Control (ISBN 92-826-7029-5; CR-78-93-887-EN): The possible environmental risks of the new biotechnology; safety in laboratories and industries; controlling risks in the open environment; the system of cooperative control. - Chemical Risk Control (ISBN 92-826-7028-7; CR-78-93-879-EN): Ensuring the safety of new chemicals; classification and labelling; existing chemicals; regulating animal testing; global cooperation; Eco-audits and new controls. - Controlling Industrial Risks (ISBN 92-826-7030-9; CR-78-93-895-EN): Preventing major industrial accidents; European integration through legislation; information and risk communication.