Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 221 of 2002). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 3261 - B 3329. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Data collection/reporting EIA Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Regulations enter into effect on various dates specified in regulation 1. Abstract These Regulations shall provide for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations and substances as defined in regulation 3.1. and 3.3. Regulations 2.1 to 2.6 set out in detail the application sphere of these Regulations. Regulations 4.1 to 4.3. concern the evaluation of hazards of dangerous preparations and substances. General principles of classification and labelling shall be applied in accordance with criteria laid down by Directive 67/548/EEC (reg. 5). Articles 6, 7 and 8 further provide for the evaluation of hazards to health and the environment. Preparations covered by these Regulations shall not be placed on the market unless they comply with them. Regulation 10 deals with packaging of preparations whereas regulations 11 to 16 concerns labelling and safety data sheets. (completed by 7 Schedules) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Product Safety Act (No. V of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 10 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX