ABSTRACT
In the first session, papers were given on the organisational aspects of emergency planning for chemical accidents in Germany, Italy, UK and France. Within these countries there were significant differences in the way responsibilities had been allocated between various authorities. Three countries had already implemented laws which dealt specifically with the Seveso Directive but Italy as yet did not have such a law and was dealing with the matter through a number of administrative measures in which a network of ministries and organisations was involved.
