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Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 10 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Internal trade Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations lay down provisions governing the classification, packaging, labelling and marketing of dangerous preparations. The aim is to prevent hazards presented by dangerous preparations and substances and to protect the environment and human health. The Regulations classify substances as per categories of danger and lay down methods for evaluating their properties and health hazards.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pesticides, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 221 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 (L.N. 267 of 2009).

Legislation | Malta | 2009

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Amendment) Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 337 of 2013).

Legislation | Malta | 2013

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX