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Ordinance on the enforcement of chemicals legislation.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Pesticides Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 2007.
Abstract

The present Ordinance governs the enforcement of federal legislation in the field of dangerous substances, preparations, articles, biocides, pesticides and fertilizers (chemicals). In particular, the Ordinance implements, inter alia, the Federal Chemicals Act of 15 December 2000. The text – consisting of 10 articles – deals with the following aspects : sphere of application, competent authorities, Health Office, fees and entry into force.

Full text
German
Website
www.zh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection contre les substances et les préparations dangereuses (Loi sur les produits chimiques, LChim).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX