The Seveso II Directive

Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances

Where to find information:

• The Seveso II directive
• Amendment of the "Seveso II" Directive COM (2001)624 (adopted)
• Historical background of the Seveso II directive etc.
• Guidelines on a Major Accident Prevention Policy and Safety Management System, as Required by Council Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso II)
• Guidance on the Preparation of a Safety Report to Meet the Requirements of Council Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso II) by G.A. Papadakis, A. Amendola>
• Implementation in Norway ("Storulykkeforskriften")
• Guidance in Denmark ("At-Vejledning: Kontroll med risikoen for større uheld med farlige stoffer")
• COMAH - Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulation (UK)
• COMAH Safety Report Assessment Manual
• Guidance on the Environmental Risk Assessment Aspects of COMAH Safety Reports