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Presidential Decree on the Toxic Chemicals Control Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Data collection/reporting Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Presidential Decree is to define matters delegated by the Toxic Chemicals Control Act and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof. The criteria for the designation of toxic chemicals and observational chemicals set forth in Article 2, Items 3 and 5 of the Toxic Chemicals Control Act shall be as prescribed in Annex 1. Article 3 defines "plans or measures designated by Presidential Decree" in the sense of article 5 of the Act. Article 5 of this Decree provides for the issuance of chemical certificate. Other provisions of this Decree deal with testing, registration of chemicals, safety management rules, violations of the law, pollution prevention plans, etc.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Toxic Chemicals Control Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2004 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Environmental planning, PIC-prior informed consent, Policy/planning, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Ordinance on the Toxic Chemicals Control Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1991 (1997)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Processing/handling, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX