Business urged to reach for advice as they prepare for hazardous chemicals phase-out

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New guidelines aim to help small businesses comply with complex EU REACH regulations

Small and medium-sized businesses are this week being urged to check whether they are compliant with wide-ranging EU regulations designed to restrict the use of hazardous chemicals. This follows the publication...

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