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Regulations relating to restrictions on the use, etc. of certain dangerous chemicals (No. 1823 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of these Regulations is to prevent certain dangerous substances and preparations from causing injury to health or environmental damage. These regulations do not apply to the use of products for analytical and research purposes, unless otherwise specified by the various provisions. The Regulations place restrictions on the import, production, placing on the market, etc. of various specified noxious chemicals and chemical compounds. The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority or the instance prescribed by the Ministry of the Environment may in special cases by Regulations or individual decision grant exemptions from these regulations and lay down any conditions necessary to prevent damage or nuisance and shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.ub.uio.no

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Regulation No. 922 on restrictions in using environmentally hazardous chemicals and other products (Product Regulations).

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Certification, Cleaning agents/detergents, Classification/declassification, Energy conservation/energy production, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Ozone layer, Packaging/labelling, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX