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Decree No. 186 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation setting forth relevant requirements for washing and cleaning products and use restrictions or prohibition of use thereof.

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Cleaning agents/detergents Hazardous substances Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Public health Right to clean/healthy environment Risk assessment/management Human rights
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree establishes relevant requirements for washing and cleaning products (either manufactured on the national territory or imported thereto) and use restrictions or prohibition of use thereof, relevant risk assessment of the aforesaid products in accordance with safety and harmlessness thereof, and also the modalities of labelling of the aforesaid produce with a view of preventing damages to human health and environment. Trade on internal market of washing and cleaning products if biodegradation of its chemical components is less than 80 percent. Labels shall include denomination of products and name of manufacturer or importer. It also must specify chemical composition of products.

Full text
English
Website
latvia.news-city.info