Introductory Law implementing the federal legislation on chemicals. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision St. Gallen Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Pesticides Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2008. Abstract The present Law implements the federal legislation on chemicals. In particular, the Law implements the Annexes of the Ordinance on reduction of risks resulting from chemicals of 18 May 2005. The provisions contained in the Annexes deal with: a) prohibitions on the use of pesticides; b) the use of timber protection substances; c) reduction of use of certain fertilizers; and d) the use of certain substances on streets. The text consists of 4 articles. Full text German Website www.sg.ch References - Legislation Implements Ordonnance sur la réduction des risques liés aux produits chimiques, ORRChim. Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2023) Keyword: Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Plant production, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, International trade, Use restrictions Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance implementing the federal legislation on chemicals. Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX