Act on Chemical Substances and Products (No. 878 of 2010).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Basic legislation Hazardous substances Pollution control Waste disposal

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act aims to prevent health hazards, unnecessary environmental impact and environmental damage during production, storage, use and disposal of chemical substances and products in order to recude problems associated with waste disposal.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 702 on pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Pesticides, Plant protection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1113 banning the import and sale of products for indoor use containing phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP, and parts of these substances can come into contact with skin or mucous membranes.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012 | Repealed

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Hazardous substances, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1041 on limited trade within the EU of electrical equipment containing hazardous substances.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, International trade, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1049 on certain requirements for packaging.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 | Repealed

Keyword: Internal trade, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Processing/handling, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1528 on Pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013 | Repealed

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Pesticides, Pollution control, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 366 on the quality of gasoline, diesel and gas oil for motor vehicle use.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Inspection, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Oil, Natural gas, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Emissions, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1075 on classification, packaging, labeling, sale and storage of substances and mixtures.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 628 on the use of chemical substances and mixtures of pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014 | Repealed

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Pollution control, Plant protection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 644 on Register of mixtures and products containing nano-materials and manufacturers and importers’ duty to reporting to the Register.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Registration, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 444 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Birds, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Game, Mammals, Seasons, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 316 on the use of chemical substances and mixtures of pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014 | Repealed

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 242 on pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 | Repealed

Keyword: Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Plant protection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases, Standards, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 50 on chemical substances and products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 | Repealed

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 447 on subsidy application for the approval of alternative plant-protection methods.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Plant protection, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Ecological production/organic production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 284 on limited export and sale within the EU of electrical equipment containing hazardous substances.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 | Repealed

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, International trade, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 24 on the use of chemical substances and mixtures of pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014 | Repealed

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 231 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014 | Repealed

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological agents, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Certification, Surface water, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1217 on ban for trading and using parabens in cosmetic products for children under 3 years of age.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1507 on fumigation associated with pest control.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Pesticides, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 825 on training of professional handling plants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Plant protection, Certification, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1254 on delegation the Minister of Environment's powers in the Environmental Protection Act and other laws related to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Institution, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending the Nature Protection Act, Planning Act, Act on watercourses and various other laws (No. 553 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Act on Chemical Substances and Products (No. 277 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Pesticides, Tax/levy, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 294 amending the Act on chemical substances and products and various other laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX