Sevesodirektiverne

Sevesodirektiverne refers to a set of directives and crisis management procedures developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in response to the Seveso disaster, a major industrial accident that occurred on July 10, 1976, in Seveso, Italy. The accident resulted in the release of large quantities of toxic industrial chemicals, including dioxin, into the environment, affecting hundreds of people and causing widespread concern.

Following the disaster, the European Economic Community (EEC) established a working group to identify best practices for preventing and mitigating major industrial accidents in the chemical industry. This work ultimately led to the development of the Seveso Directive, which was adopted by the EEC in 1982. The directive outlined strict guidelines for the management, storage, and handling of potentially hazardous substances, with a particular focus on protecting the environment and human health.

The Seveso Directive was later supplemented by the Seveso II Directive, which expanded on the original guidelines and strengthened the requirements for major industrial facilities to demonstrate adequate safety measures and emergency preparedness plans. Today, the Seveso directive is considered a foundational document in European chemical safety policy and has been influential in shaping regulatory frameworks for major industrial accidents in the EU. Many other countries have also adopted similar directives and regulations drawing inspiration from the Seveso framework. The directive applies to a wide range of industries, including the chemical, petrochemical, and oil refining sectors.