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Act No. 85 relating to toxic and hazardous substances.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Offences/penalties Animal feed/feedstuffs Hazardous substances Packaging/labelling Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit Institution Basic legislation
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 1 January 1970.
Abstract

This Act represents the legislative reference framework in matter of protection of public health and the environment against toxic and hazardous substances. It is divided into five Sections. Section I lays down the definitions of toxic substances and hazardous substances, so as to define the scope of this Act. Toxic and hazardous substances shall not be covered by these provisions if they are used in compliance with the laws referred to in article 3. Article 2 sets up a Committee on Toxic Substances.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations respecting Precautions against Pollution caused by Toxic and Hazardous Substances, 1972.

Legislation | Iceland | 1972

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Concession, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX