Chemical Products Act (1985:426).

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Waste disposal

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act applies to the handling, importation and exportation of chemical substances and other preparations. The Act aims at prevention of damage to public health and the environment. "Handling" here means production, processing, treatment, packing, destruction, conversion, marketing and disposal of chemical products (sect. 2). The Act does not apply to products to which the Food Act (SFS 1971:511), the Medicines Act (1992:859), or the Feeding Stuffs Act (1985:295) applies. The Government may is

Full text

Swedish

Website

62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law carrying into effect the Swedish Environmental Code (1998:811).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, GMO, Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX