Decree No. 55/2010 approving the Regulation on the prohibition of asbestos and its derivatives.
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Decree approves the Regulation on the prohibition of production, use, import, export commercialization or transport of asbestos and its derivatives. This Regulation, composed of 7 articles, establishes in details the aforementioned prohibition in order to protect the habitat and the human health. Exceptions are mentioned for research or scientific purposes. Sanctions for illegal activities are prescribed in the text.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 60 days after its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim da Republica, I Serie, No. 46, 3rd Supplement - 22 November 2010, pp. 274(22 and 23).
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 55/2010.
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