Order No. 1215 regulating the import, sale and use of biocidal paint.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Hazardous substances International trade Pesticides Pollution control Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on 19 December 2008.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations on the import, sale and use of chemical substances or product containing one or more active hazardous substances intended for chemical or microbiological prevention of bacteria in plants and animals transported in ships/vessels. It applies to vessels, aquaculture equipment and other which is being used in water. The import, sale and use of antifouling paints containing biocides diuron (CAS No. 330-54-1) or Irgarol (CAS No. 28159-98-0) for vessels with a total length of 25 meters is prohibited.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX