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Regulation on roles and responsibilities in chemicals legislation.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Uri
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Inspection Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Reglement enters into force on 1 April 2015.
Abstract

The present Regulation implements the Cantonal Environment Law of 11 March 2007. In particular, the Regulation lays down provisions relating to the tasks and competences in chemical legislation. Article 2 establishes that the Laboratory of the founding Cantons is entrusted with the enforcement of the afore-mentioned legislation. This Laboratory inspects the market, enterprises and points of sale and in particular it shall be responsible for marking, authorization and notification obligations, for the compliance with prohibitions and limitations and the information of the public. The text consists in 3 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ur.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Cantonal Environment Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2009)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazards, EIA, Drainage/land reclamation, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX