Comparison of regulations concerning hazardous substances from an international perspective

This review focuses on the current legislation concerning the control of hazardous substances in Australia, Germany, the UK, and the USA. A comparison of general policies, fundamental law and standard-setting procedures between the mentioned countries has been carried out. The main objectives of this study are a cross-national presentation of general policies and legislation concerning hazardous substances, an analysis of the legislations' similarities and differences, as well as a recommendation for harmonisation in international legislation. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.