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Dangerous Substances (Risk Assessment) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 40 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances EIA Waste prevention
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations shall enter into force on 1 March 2002.
Abstract

These Regulations lay down general principles for the assessment of risk posed by substances to man and environment as required by regulation 4.2 of the Dangerous Substances (Notification) Regulations, 2001. Risk assessment shall be carried out in accordance with provisions set out in regulations 5 and 6. The risk assessment shall entail hazard identification and, as appropriate, dose (concentration)- response (effect) assessment, exposure assessment and risk characterisation. Regulation concern

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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Repealed by

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Implementation) Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 61 of 2008).

Legislation | Malta | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX