Strasbourg, 17/11/2005 (Agence Europe) - In Strasbourg on Thursday, the European Parliament caused quite a stir with its vote at first reading on the proposed REACH regulation (for the registration, evaluation and limited authorisation of chemical products). The results of the marathon two-hour vote on a multitude of amendments goes further towards the protection of the environment and public health than increasing pressure brought to bear by the industry, and channelled by the EPP-ED group,...