# Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directive 96/82/EC (Text with EEA relevance), Article 1: Subject matter

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Directive lays down rules for the prevention of major accidents which involve dangerous substances, and the limitation of their consequences for human health and the environment, with a view to ensuring a high level of protection throughout the Union in a consistent and effective manner.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2012/18/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2012-18/article-1
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