Regulation No. 1139 on classification and labeling of hazardous chemicals.
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
The Regulation applies to the classification, labeling, packaging of dangerous chemicals being imported, manufactured and / or sold in Norway. It sets rules with regard to petroleum activities and safety thereof. The Regulation does NOT include nor applies to radioactive substances, plant protection and fertilizing products. These regulations do not apply to chemicals in transit which are under the supervision of the customs authorities, provided they are not subject to any treatment or processing. Hazardous chemicals should be classified on the basis of the knowledge that is needed to determine the health, fire, explosion and environmental hazards associated with the substance or mixture thereof. Fees for declaration of substances and their mixture is equivalent to NOK 820 and NOK 135 for substances and mixes. The fee shall however not exceed NOK 110 000 on a yearly turnover of import and/or manufacturing. Criteria for testing and choise of safety procedures shall adhere to REACH EU Regulation.
Appendix I. Criteria for the classification of hazardous chemicals.
Appendix II. Criteria for the choice of safety procedures.
Appendix III. Labeling, danger symbols and indications of danger, warning statements to be used when labeling hazardous chemicals.
Appendix IV. Requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals.
Appendix V. Packaging with child-resistant closures and tactile warning of danger.
Appendix VI. (Repealed).
Appendix I. Criteria for the classification of hazardous chemicals.
Appendix II. Criteria for the choice of safety procedures.
Appendix III. Labeling, danger symbols and indications of danger, warning statements to be used when labeling hazardous chemicals.
Appendix IV. Requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals.
Appendix V. Packaging with child-resistant closures and tactile warning of danger.
Appendix VI. (Repealed).
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
30 July 2002.
Notes
Hazardous chemicals packaged, labeled and declared on 31 December 2001 in accordance to the then prevailing regulations, may be traded in 2002.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR 2002-07-16 nr 1139: Forskrift om klassifisering, merking mv. av farlige kjemikalier.
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