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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)

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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Repealed by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