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Act amending the Act on chemical substances and preparations.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws No. 142 of 2002, Pos. 1187.
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Internal trade Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Journal of Laws.
Abstract

The Act defines the application scope of the Act on chemical substances and preparations by excluding fertilizers (as defined in the Fertilizers and Fertilizing Act) and medical invasive products or medical products intended to come into contact with human body. The Act establishes that a person placing on the market hazardous substances is obliged to keep and update the list of owned substances hazardous substances or hazardous preparations. The Act lays down new provisions concerning marking and packaging of hazardous substances and hazardous preparations.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Amends

Act on chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Poland | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX