Controlling Chemical Hazards: Global Governance, National Regulation?

The article examines the need for international governance of chemical hazards in 2015. Topics include the government regulation of chemical industries, the prevention of industrial disasters, and the globalization of regulation. Information is provided on international environmental law development...

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Main Author: Sheoin, Tomás Mac (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
In: Social justice
Year: 2014, Volume: 41, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 101-124
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Keywords:
Chemical Industry
Economics
Government regulation > Social aspects
Industrial safety laws
International Cooperation
International law > Interpretation & construction
Work-related injuries > Law & legislation
environmental law
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Summary:The article examines the need for international governance of chemical hazards in 2015. Topics include the government regulation of chemical industries, the prevention of industrial disasters, and the globalization of regulation. Information is provided on international environmental law development and the effectiveness of global governance.