Danish legislation imposes restrictions and prohibitions on specific substances. Furthermore these substances are covered by a variety of legislation at EU level.
Mercury Mercury is one of the most dangerous environmental toxins known to man. Denmark is working at both EU and international level to impose restrictions that are as comprehensive as possible, including prohibitions on use and export in order to minimise emissions on a global basis.
Industrial green house gases The refrigerants - HFC, PFC and SF6 - are all greenhouse gases and undesirable in the environment. The fluorinated greenhouse gases are problematic in the environment because they contribute to climate change.
Parabens – special danish legislation for Child Products On 15 March 2011, Denmark introduced a national ban on parabens in cosmetic products intended for children.
National REACH helpdesk is a service established in every Member State providing advice to companies and other stakeholders on the obligations they may have under REACH.
The Danish REACH helpdesk:www.reachhelpdesk.dk (in Danish) Ph: + 45 7012 0211
Read more about REACH and national helpdesks atThe European Chemicals Agency