European Commission 30 May 2008, Council Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Text with EEA relevance)

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Council Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 establishes test methods for the assessment of chemical substances under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), focusing on the intrinsic properties of substances. Key provisions include the incorporation of previously established methods from Directive 67/548/EEC and the emphasis on the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal testing in the design of these methods. The regulation applies from June 1, 2008, and mandates that the Commission review the test methods to enhance animal welfare in testing procedures.AI