Brussels, 27/06/2012 (Agence Europe) - The new Seveso directive, known as Seveso III, which updates and strengthens the rules for the prevention of major industrial accidents involving dangerous substances has been adopted (see EUROPE 10585). The Council of the EU formally passed this piece of legislation, without discussion, on Tuesday 26 June. It will come into force and replace Seveso II on 1 January 2015. (AN/transl.rt)