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Regulation on hazardous chemicals.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 21634, 11 July 1993.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Packaging/labelling Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Transport/storage Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enter into force after being published in the Official Journal.
Abstract

The objective of this Regulation is to define the principles for classifying, labelling and packaging, producting, storing and transportating; importating and exportating; monitoring and inspecting hazardous chemicals. Hazardous materials and products have to be stored in appropriate packaging. Individuals and companies involved in the production or importation of hazardous materials listed in the text are obliged to obtain a certificate from the Ministry of Environment indicating that they have fulfilled their obligations regarding packaging, storing and transporting. Distributors are not allowed to modify the nature of hazardous chemicals and materials or to change the labelling. Labelling details are given in the Regulation and all labels shall contain all of the information provided, and apply all the physical features imposed. Details on usage restrictions, labelling and packaging of material containing asbestos are given in the text.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation restricting production, introduction into the market, utilization of some hazardous substances, goods or compounds.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX