Decree No. 302 of 2001 of the Council of State on the conformity assessment of packagings and tanks used for the transport of dangerous goods.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree lays down detailed provisions on the assessment of conformity of packaging and tanks used for the transport of dangerous goods in addition to the Act on Transport of Dangerous Goods (719/1994. It also makes provision for the inspection bodies performing assessment and defines their tasks. Conformity of a packaging and a tank used for the transport of dangerous goods shall be assessed by testing the packaging and tank and by approving its structure type unless otherwise provided for i

Full text

English

Website

www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (No. 86 of 2000).

Legislation | Finland | 2000 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX