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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