The chances of MEPs passing the EU's landmark chemicals bill, REACH, got a boost on Wednesday (9 November) as the two biggest groups in the European Parliament clinched a deal a few days ahead of a crucial vote.
Leading members of the centre-right EPP-ED and the socialist PES factions, parliament's largest groupings, have shook hands on one of the most contentious parts of the chemicals law, dealing with the registration of chemicals.
The move means the bill is likely to get the g...
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