Law No. 9108 on chemical substances and preparations.

This Law regulates the use and management of chemical substances and preparations with a view to protecting animal and human health as well as the environment. Producers and importers of chemical substances shall apply for registration, according to articles 9 and 10.
The Law consists of the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Classification of chemical substances and preparations; (III) Registration of substances; (IV) Management of hazardous substances and preparations; (5) Introduction into the market of hazardous substances and preparations; (6) Authorization for management of hazardous substances and preparations; (7) Import and export of hazardous substances and preparations; (8) Registration and notification of hazardous substances; (9) Administrative contraventions and fines; (10) Transitory and final provisions. Appendix No. 2 contains the list of substances which may not be produced, imported, exported or distributed. Medical products, feedingstuffs, cosmetics, plant protection products and substances that deplete the ozone layer are excluded.