Directive 2002/61/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending for the nineteenth time Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparation (azocolourants) | UNEP Law and Environment Assistance Platform

Country

Type of law

Legislation

Source

FAO , FAOLEX

Keywords

Abstract

With a view to protecting the environment and consumers health, this Directive inserts azocolourants in the list contained in Annex I to Directive 76/79/EEC, which indicates the dangerous substances and preparations the marketing of which shall be prohibited.

Attached files

http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/eur34579.pdf

Web site

http://europa.eu

Date of text

19 Jul 2002

Entry into force notes

This Directive came into force on 11 September 2002.

Repealed

Yes

Serial Imprint

Official Journal L 243, 11 September 2002, pp. 15-18

Source language

English

Legislation status

repealed

Legislation Amendment

Yes

Amends

Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.

on 27 Sep 1976

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree implementing Directive 2002/61/EC amending for the nineteenth time Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 27 July 1976 relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparation (azocolourants)

on 12 Mar 2003

Controls on Certain Azo Dyes and "Blue Colourant" Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 3310 of 2003).

on 17 Dec 2003

European Communities (Dangerous Substances and Preparations) (Marketing and Use) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 220 of 2003).

on 04 Jun 2003

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 123/2003 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Directive 2002/61/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (azocolourants).

on 14 Jul 2003