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Hazardous Substances (Packaging) Regulations 2001.

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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
These Regulations prescribe the packaging requirements for various hazardous substances. They consist of 3 Parts divided into 21 regulations, and of 5 Schedules.
Packaging for hazardous substances of all hazard classifications must be designed and constructed to ensure that, when filled and closed, there is no visible release of any solid or liquid hazardous substance, of gas or vapour, etc. Parts 2 and 3 determine general packaging requirements and requirements specific to each hazardous classification.
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 2 July 2001.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No