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Introductory Ordinance relating to the federal legislation on protection against hazardous substances and preparations (Cantonal Chemicals Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Pollution control Institution Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
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 2009.
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Federal Act on protection against hazardous substances and preparations (Chemicals Act) of 15 December 2000. In particular, the Ordinance sets out in details the competent authorities in the Canton responsible for the enforcement of the aforementioned Federal Act. The text - consisting of 9 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, tasks of cantonal chemists, Environment Office, Agriculture Office, Forest and Energy Office, municipalities, legal remedies and entry into force.

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection contre les substances et les préparations dangereuses (Loi sur les produits chimiques, LChim).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX