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Law No. 6.050 on water fluoridation in public supply systems.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Potable water Water supply
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 120 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 3 articles, requires water fluoridation processes in the public supply systems equipped for water treatment. In particular, it identifies the standards that the Decree regulating this sector will have to take into account.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.saude.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 76.872 implementing Law No. 6.050 on water fluoridation in public supply systems.

Legislation | Brazil | 1975

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX