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Chemicals Act.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazardous substances Classification/declassification Processing/handling
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 7 June 1998.
Abstract

This Act provides the legal basis for organisation of the handling of chemicals and for the restriction of economic activities involving the handling of chemicals, and provides the principal safety requirements for the handling of chemicals and the procedure for notification of chemicals. A person responsible for the placing on the market of a chemical has the right to place the chemical on the market if: (a) the hazardous qualities of the chemical have been determined; (b) the risk arising from the chemical to health, the environment or property has been assessed; (c) the chemical has been identified, classified, packaged and labelled; and (d) requirements for notification and other requirements arising from this Act are met. Dangerous chemicals are chemicals which due to their intrinsic properties may cause damage to health, the environment or property. The minimum hazard level of a chemical is the quantity of the chemical at which the chemical may cause damage to health, the environment or property. The Chemicals Notification Centre shall be the authorized state institution in the sphere of handling of chemicals.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Chemicals Act (2015)

Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Processing/handling, Public health, Environmental standards, Procedural matters, Classification/declassification, Research, Cleaning agents/detergents, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Internal trade, International trade, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX