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Chemicals Control Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management Inspection Local government Education Research Financing PIC-prior informed consent Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent hazards to people's health and the environment caused by chemicals and protect the lives and property of the people or the environment from chemicals by properly controlling chemicals and promptly responding to accidents that occur due to chemicals. The term "toxic substance" means poisonous chemicals prescribed and announced by the Minister of Environment in accordance with standards prescribed by Presidential Decree. In particular, the State and local governments shall have good knowledge of the impact of toxicity and harmfulness of chemicals on people's health and the environment at all times, and formulate and implement measures necessary to prevent any harm to people's health or the environment. The State and local governments shall devise plans for the measurement of pollution levels, investigation and research, technical development, training of professionals, education and public relations for the control of chemicals, and provide administrative and financial support necessary for the safety control of chemicals. The text consists of 64 articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.moleg.go.kr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Rule of the Chemicals Control Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Enforcement Decree of the Chemicals Control Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances, Public health, Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX