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Law No. 7.465 providing for the obligation to display on packaging for products containing natural latex.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Standards Pollution control Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention International trade
Geographical area
Americas, South America
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 180 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 3 articles, provides for the obligation to display on packaging for products containing natural latex. Producers and importers of any product containing natural latex must display on packaging labels the awareness informing the presence of this substance. Illegal activity will be regulated by Law No. 8.078 of 11 September 1990.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br