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Detergents Act.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Text No. 300, 20 July 1984, pp. 1845-1848.
Long title
Federal Act on the environmental impact assessment of detergents.
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Cleaning agents/detergents Internal trade EIA Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 January 1985.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the assessment of environmental impact of detergents. The text - consisting of of 11 articles – deals with the following matters: definition of terms, general requirements for detergents, biodegradability of compounds contained in detergents, maximum values of phosphor-compound allowed, surveyance, packaging and labelling, transitional and final provisions. One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on the biodegradability of certain detergents and the establishment of their phosphor content.

Legislation | Austria | 1987 (1989)

Keyword: Pollution control, Cleaning agents/detergents, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Chemicals Act 1996.

Legislation | Austria | 1997

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Basic legislation, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act 1996.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 (2020)

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Cleaning agents/detergents, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Ozone layer, Pesticides, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Waste disposal, Basic legislation, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties, International organization, Public health, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX