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| Identifier: | 04THEHAGUE1234 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 04THEHAGUE1234 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy The Hague |
| Created: | 2004-05-21 09:34:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED |
| Tags: | ETRD NL EUN |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS THE HAGUE 001234 SIPDIS E.O. 12958 N/A TAGS: ETRD, NL, EUN SUBJECT: DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER: DUTCH VIEWS REF: STATE 106335 Dutch officials have confirmed that the preliminary risk assessment for DECABDE is on the agenda for the upcoming Competent Authority (CA) Meeting. At that meeting, technical experts will seek policy guidance on addressing remaining scientific uncertainties about which the technical experts have been unable to reach agreement. Discussion at the CA meeting will mainly focus on science and consistency without pre-empting subsequent policy decisions. The competent authorities will not be asked to make any decisions restricting marketing and use beyond those already agreed by the industry voluntarily. The Dutch believe any restrictions should only be implemented after agreement has been reached at a later stage on a risk reduction strategy. The UK, as "file leader" will play the key role in developing such a strategy, but all stakeholders will be asked to provide input. The Dutch also think that the considerable scientific uncertainties will make any risk assessment decisions "challenging." Russel
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