Act (1999:381) on measures for the prevention and mitigation of major chemical accidents. Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Pollution control Basic legislation Authorization/permit Policy/planning Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 July 1999. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to prevent major chemical accidents and to limit damage to the environment. This Act applies to establishments where dangerous substances are present in amounts that equal or exceed the permitted amount legally established. The provisions in this document however do not apply to dangers caused by ionizing radiations, by handling hazardous substances in adherence to Act (1982:821) on transportation of dangerous goods, to transport of dangerous substances in pipelines ou Full text Swedish Website www.riksdagen.se References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance (2013:322) amending the environmental inspection Ordinance (2011:13). Legislation | Sweden | 2013 Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Inspection, Disasters, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the extraction of waste (SFS 2013:319). Legislation | Sweden | 2008 (2013) Keyword: Mining, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX