Seveso III Directive
The Seveso Directives are the main EU legislation dealing specifically with the control of on-shore major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. The Seveso III Directive came into force on 1 June 2015, replacing the Seveso II Directive. To implement this Directive, the COMAH Regulations 1999 (as amended) have been revoked and replaced by the COMAH Regulations 2015.
Working in partnership
HSE, ONR, the Environment Agency, SEPA and NRW – working in partnership as the COMAH Competent Authority.