Law of Health.

Subject

Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Hazardous substances Noise pollution Pollution control Radiation Public health Right to clean/healthy environment Human rights Gender Food quality control/food safety Water supply Potable water Water quality standards

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Law provides for the preservation of the health of citizens by ensuring a healthy living environment, providing accessible and qualitative health care, providing special health protection of children, pregnant women and mothers of children up to one year.

Full text

English

Website

www.mh.government.bg

References - Legislation

Amends

Law on Food.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2017)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Registration, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Servitude, Water users' associations, River basin institution, Sewerage, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX