Law No. 1236-XIII on hazardous substances. País/Territorio Moldova, República de Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1997 (2018) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Sustancias peligrosas Plaguicidas Fertilizantes/nutrientes Transporte/depósito Autorización/permiso Legislación básica Cumplimiento/aplicación Área geográphica CEI (Comunidad de Estados Independientes), Europa Oriental, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Resumen This Law regulates activities related to manufacturing, storage, transportation and management of hazardous substances, import and export thereof, for the purpose of reduction of negative environmental impact and hazardous impact upon human health. It shall not be applicable to narcotic and radioactive substances. The Act consists of six Sections divided into 21 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) plenary powers of the state institutions; (3) authorization and licensing; (4) enforcement and liability; (5) international agreements; and (6) conclusive and transitional provisions. Activities related to manufacturing and use of hazardous substances for sanitary, veterinary, agriculture and forestry shall be carried out in accordance with authorization and licences issued by the Ministry o Public Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the authorized environmental institution. Import of pesticides and mineral fertilizers and use thereof without authorization or licence issued by the authorized institution shall be prohibited. Manufacturing and processing of hazardous substances shall be carried out by the authorized economic entities in accordance with requirements and technological processes validated by the competent ministries. Storage of hazardous substances shall be carried out in special facilities provided with the required equipment. Transportation of hazardous substances shall be carried out by special vehicles with special escort. Transportation of hazardous substances in damaged packages and without special escort shall be prohibited.Activities related to the manufacturing and use of hazardous products and substances for medical, sanitary and veterinary, industrial, agricultural, forestry, educational, scientific and commercial purposes, their import and export shall be performed in accordance with permits or licenses issued and registered by the authorized bodies of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment and the Civil Protection and Emergency Situations Service subordinated to the Ministry of Interior. Control over the compliance with the provisions of this Law shall be carried out by the central sectorial public administration authorities in accordance with their competences and the legislation currently in force. Texto completo Ruso/Rumano Página web lex.justice.md Referencias - Legislación Revocado por Law No. № LP277/2018 “On chemical substances.” Legislación | Moldova, República de | 2018 Palabra clave: Ley marco, Sustancias peligrosas, Residuos peligrosos, Salud pública, Plaguicidas, Fertilizantes/nutrientes, Principio de cautela, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Autorización/permiso, Transporte/depósito, Comercio internacional, Acceso-a-la-información, Recopilación de datos/informes, Envasado/etiquetado, Gestión de desechos Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX