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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