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Decree on details on evaluation of risks arising from existing chemicals and from new chemicals for human life and health of peoples and for the environment.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 511 of 2001.
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Internal trade
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The Decree of the Ministry of Economy, which is composed of two articles and six Annexes, specifies details on evaluation of risks arising from existing chemicals and from new chemicals for human life and health and for the environment. Annex 1 contains details on evaluation of risks of existing chemical substances for life and health from the point of view of toxicity; Annex 2 refers to physical and chemical properties; Annex 3 deals with risks for the environment; Annex 4 contains details on evaluation of risks of new chemical substances for life and health from the point of view of toxicity; Annex 5 regards physical and chemical properties; Annex 6 refers to risks for the environment.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.b4b.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 163/2001 on chemical substances and chemical preparations.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX