Act relative to the transportation of dangerous goods (2006:263).

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Hazardous substances Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The main purpose of this Act is to prevent and limit negative consequences to public health and the environment of transportation of dangerous goods as defined in article 5. The Act shall apply to all kinds of transportation as listed in article 4. The Act defines tasks of controlling authorities and lays down general principles of safety for the transportation of dangerous goods. The Act requires transporters of such goods to be assisted by a safety counsellor.

Full text

Swedish

Website

62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree relative to the transportation of dangerous goods (2006:311).

Legislation | Sweden | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (2013:253) on waste combustion.

Legislation | Sweden | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Groundwater, Soil pollution/quality, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Standards, Surface water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX