Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on chemical classification principles and labelling (No. 807 of 2001). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Waste management Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 October 2001. Abstract This Decree lays down provisions on the classification principles, packaging, and labelling of chemicals referred to in section 19 of the Chemicals Act and articles 5 and 16 of the Chemicals Decree. It applies to preparations which have been classified as dangerous under this Decree or contain at least one substance classified as dangerous. The Decree also applies to preparations for which a safety data sheet must be drawn up under section 17 of the Chemicals Act or are packed or labelled in a special manner as specified. Chemicals may be classified as being dangerous for the environment. Full text English Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Chemicals Act (No. 744 of 1989). Legislation | Finland | 1989 (2006) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Chemicals Decree (No. 675 of 1993). Legislation | Finland | 1993 (2008) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX