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Law No. 17.076 providing for the prohibition of the use of any products containing asbestos or other materials having asbestos fibers in their composition.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Santa Catarina
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Procedural matters Use restrictions Waste domestic sources
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 8 articles, provides for the prohibition of the use of any products containing asbestos or other materials having asbestos fibers in their composition. The prohibition shall be in force from the date of publication of this Law in respect of products, materials or artifacts intended for use by children and adolescents, such as: toys and school items, and for domestic use, such as: household electric appliance, fabrics, gloves, aprons and articles to iron clothes.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br