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Order No. 15/2007/L-CTN on the promulgation of the Law on Chemicals.

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Law provides for principles of chemical-related activities, safety in chemical-related activities and for rights and obligations of organizations and individuals engaged in chemical-related activities.
The Law sets out requirements on chemical production and trade and responsibilities for assuring safety in chemical production and trade. The Law also specifies procedures for obtaining certificates and permits for the production and trade of chemicals.
The Law further provides for: chemical classification, labelling and packaging and chemical safety data sheets; rights and obligations of organizations and individuals using chemicals or hazardous chemicals for the production of other products; storage and preservation of hazardous chemicals; disposal of discarded chemicals which must follow environmental protection standards; prevention of and response to chemical incidents; environmental protection and safety for the community; state management responsibilities for chemical-related activities; etc.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 July 2008.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Công Báo Nos. 29-30, 14 January 2008, pp. 6-25.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No