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Act on Safety Management of Household Chemical Products and Biocides (Act No. 15511 of 2018).

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Act aims to protect the health and environment of the people and contribute to public safety by regulating matters related to the risk assessment of household chemical products, approval of biocidal substances and biocidal products, standards for biocidal products, and relief for damage caused by biocidal products.
The Act consists of 7 Chapters: General provisions; Management of household chemical products; Safety Management of Biocides; Safety management of biocides; Establishing a foundation for safety management of household chemical products and biocides; Miscellaneous provisions; Penalties.
The Minister of Environment shall develop a comprehensive plan on the management of household chemical products and biocides every five years (art.4). A Household Chemical Products and Biocides Management Committee shall be established to oversee regulatory decisions and product approvals (art.6).
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No