Chemical Substances and Chemical Preparations Law.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Hazardous substances Classification/declassification Access-to-information Basic legislation

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Law enters into force on 1 January 1999.

Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to prevent, impede or reduce the possibility of harm, which may be caused to the environment, human health and property by chemical substances and chemical preparations due to the properties inherent thereto. This Law regulates activities with chemical substances and chemical preparations, as well as biocidal preparations. This Law does not apply to: (a) medicinal preparations (including those for veterinary use); (b) cosmetic preparations; (c) alcoholic beverages; (d)

Full text

English

Website

www.ttc.lv

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 628 of 2013 on Requirements in Relation to Activities with Biocidal Products

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 795 of 2015 on Procedures for Registration of Chemical Substances and Mixtures and Their Database

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Registration, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 131 of 2016 on Industrial Accident Risk Assessment Procedures and Risk Reduction Measures

Legislation | Latvia | 2016

Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations, Hazardous substances, Disasters, Enforcement/compliance, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 752 of 2013 on Price List for the Paid Services of the State Limited Liability Company “Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre”

Legislation | Latvia | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX