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Decree No. 316 adopting the Ordinance on classification, packaging and labelling of existing and new chemical substances and preparations.

Country
Bulgaria
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Ordinance regulates terms, conditions and requirements for the classification, packaging and labelling of chemical substances, preparations and products. Chemical substances and chemical preparations shall be classified on the basis of their physic-chemical, toxicological and eco-toxicological properties. Chapter II and III provide for: the classification of chemical substances and chemical preparations; the packaging and labelling of dangerous chemical substances and dangerous chemical preparations. Manufacturers and importers of dangerous chemical substances and preparations are obliged to provide, free of charge, a safety data sheet (arts. 41 to 45).
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bul61365.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2004.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
Commission Directive 91/155/EEC defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of article 10 of Directive 88/379/EEC.