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Chemicals (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 32 of 2010).

Country
Ireland
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Act amends the Chemicals Act 2008 by: modifying the definition of "chemicals" so as to include a substance, mixture or article within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and hazardous substances within the meaning of Council Directive 96/82/EC and within the meaning of Council Directive 67/548/EEC. Amendments also concern, among other things, the designation of national authorities, inspections, enforcement and offences.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ire103788.pdf
Web site
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie
Long title of text
An Act to amend the Chemicals Act 2008 and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; and to provide for related matters.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amends
Chemicals Act 2008.
Implements
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.