New civil protection guideline for accidents involving hazardous substances in industries
10 Oct 2026Effective: 11 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Industries with hazardous substances (Seveso), public administrations and emergency services
Summary
The Government approves minimum standards that administrations and companies must follow to prevent and manage emergencies from accidents involving hazardous substances. Replaces 2003 regulations.
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The Basic Guideline for Civil Protection Planning for serious accidents involving hazardous substances is approved, repealing Royal Decree 1196/2003. It affects establishments regulated by RD 840/2015 (Seveso III Directive) where hazardous substances are manufactured, stored or handled. It establishes minimum emergency…
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