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Order No. 1257 on limiting import, sale and production for export within the EU and EFTA countries of vehicles containing certain dangerous substances.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Packaging/labelling International trade 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 1 January 2009.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations regarding the import, sale and production for export within the EU and the EFTA countries (European Free Trade Association countries) of cars, vans and materials and components thereof. Import, sale and production for export within the EU and the EFTA countries of balance weights, carbon brushes for electric motors and brake linings for all cars and vans are prohibited if they contain hazardous substances, in particular lead.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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