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