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Decree on the Industrial Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals (No. 682 of 1990).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Inspection International trade Registration Authorization/permit Waste management
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree implements provisions of the Chemicals Act concerning the industrial handling and storage of flammable liquids and chemicals dangerous to public health and the environment. The Decree provides rules relative to: design and construction of sites for storage and handling of chemicals; permits and notifications; cooperation between local authorities; inspections; measures of enforcement; prevention of major accident hazards;

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Chemicals Act (No. 744 of 1989).

Legislation | Finland | 1989 (2006)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX