The presentation of the Minister for Social Affairs and Health is laid down in the Chemical Law of 14 August 1989. (184/89) Pursuant to:

ARTICLE 1

Scope

This Regulation provides for the application of the Chemicals Act:

(1) the classification, packaging and labelling of the chemical (substance and preparation);

(2) the reporting obligation and the Register of Chemicals; and

3) to promote a dangerous chemical.

(31.7.2008/514)

This Regulation shall not apply to the following finished products intended for the final user:

(1) medicinal products for human or veterinary use;

2) cosmetic products;

3) food;

4) alcoholic beverages;

(5) feed;

(6) radioactive substances; and

(7) a medical device to be installed in the body (invasive) or directly in contact with the human body, where the relevant legislation guarantees the same labelling for chemicals; and The level of protection for the safety data sheet as in the chemicals legislation. (13.06.2001)

Articles 15 and 16 shall not apply to explosives as regards the safety and labelling requirements. (13.06.2001)

Nor does the regulation apply to waste.

ARTICLE 2 (31.7.2008/514)

Paragraph 2 has been repealed by A 31.7.2008/514 .

ARTICLE 3

Groups of dangerous chemicals

The dangerous chemicals (substances and preparations) referred to in Article 11 of the Chemical Code are grouped as follows:

(1) Explosive chemicals : solid, liquid, paste-like or gelatinous substances and preparations which, without external oxygen, can cause a reaction to release heat and rapidly develop gases, and which, under the prescribed test conditions, explode when they are: Heated in part in a closed space, or for any other reason;

(2) Oxidising chemicals Substances and preparations which may cause a severe heat release reaction with other substances, in particular flammable substances;

(3) Highly flammable chemicals : liquid substances and preparations with a very low flash point and a low boiling point, as well as gaseous substances and preparations forming a flammable mixture when entering into contact with air at ambient temperature and pressure;

(4) Readily flammable chemicals :

(a) substances and preparations which may heat up and spontaneously ignite in air at ambient temperature without an increase in energy;

(b) solids and preparations which may immediately catch fire after having been in contact with the source of ignition and continue to burn after removal of the ignition source;

(c) liquid substances and preparations with a very low flash point; or

(d) substances and preparations which, without the effect of water or humidity, constitute dangerous quantities of readily flammable gases;

(5) Combusmmable chemicals : liquid substances and preparations with a low flash point;

(6) Highly toxic chemicals : substances and preparations which, in very low doses inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin, cause death or immediate or long-term harm to health;

(7) Toxic chemicals : substances and preparations which, in low doses, inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin, cause death or immediate or long-term health harm;

(8) Harmful chemicals : substances and preparations which, if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin, may cause death or immediate or long-term health harm;

(9) Corrosive chemicals Substances and preparations which may destroy living tissue when they are in contact with it;

(10) Irritating chemicals : substances and preparations which are not corrosive but may cause inflammation in the immediate, long-term or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membranes;

(11) Sensitive chemicals : substances and preparations which, in inhalation or dermal absorption, may cause sensitisation in such a way that, as a result of exposure to the substance or preparation, there are adverse effects related to it;

(12) Carcinogenic chemicals : substances and preparations which, if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin, can cause cancer or increase its incidence;

(13) Genotoxic chemicals : substances and preparations which, if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin, can cause heritable genetic damage or increase their prevalence;

(14) Chemicals toxic to reproduction : substances and preparations which, if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin, may cause non-heritable adverse effects in the offspring, increase their prevalence or reduce the reproductive function of men or women, or -capacity; and

(15) Environmentally hazardous chemicals Substances and preparations which, after entering the environment, may pose an immediate or delayed risk to the environment or to the environment.

The chemicals referred to in points (1) to (5) of paragraph 1 shall be fire and explosives, the chemicals referred to in paragraphs 6 to 14 hazardous to health and the chemicals referred to in paragraph 15 hazardous to the environment.

§ 4 (13.06.2001)

Testing and evaluation of characteristics

The chemical testing referred to in this Regulation shall be carried out in accordance with generally accepted test methods, as specified by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Laboratory tests should be carried out in accordance with good laboratory practice in accordance with Article 57 of the Chemicals Act. However, good laboratory practice is not required to address the physico-chemical properties of the products.

Where there is information on the existing substance obtained by means of the test methods other than those referred to above, the operator shall decide whether the chemical can be classified and labelled on the basis of such data.

Paragraph 3 has been repealed by A 31.7.2008/514 .

§ 5

Classification and labelling

The manufacturer, importer, distributor or other operator responsible for the supply of the chemical to the market or for use shall classify and label the chemical in accordance with this Regulation.

In the list referred to in Article 11 (4) of the Chemicals Act ( List of ingredients ) The chemical is classified and labelled as prescribed in the list.

The classification of impurities shall be taken into account when their concentrations exceed the concentration limits laid down in the decision on classification and labelling of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

ARTICLE 6 (13.06.2001)

Clearing duty

The manufacturer, importer and distributor shall identify the relevant and available information on the properties of the substance in the list of dangerous substances contained in the list of commercial substances not mentioned in Article 5 In the list of ingredients. Based on this information, chemicals shall be classified, packaged and labelled in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.

The classifications and marks referred to in paragraph 1 by the manufacturer, importer or distributor shall be valid until otherwise specified in the list of substances.

ARTICLES 7 TO 12

Articles 7 to 12 have been repealed by A 31.7.2008/514 .

ARTICLE 13 (21.5.1999)

Paragraph 13 has been repealed by A 21 MAY 1999 697 .

ARTICLE 14 (31.7.2008/514)

Paragraph 14 has been repealed by A 31.7.2008/514 .

§ 15

Existence

Dangerous chemicals shall not be placed on the market or put into service unless they comply with the following requirements:

1) the head shall be designed and constructed so that its contents are not leaked;

(2) the packaging and the sulfur materials shall be such that the content does not adversely affect them and that they do not constitute dangerous compounds with the content;

(3) the wrapping and the shutters shall be strong and durable to ensure that they are not loose and that they can withstand the load and burden of normal handling;

(4) a coating which shall be closed again shall be designed and manufactured in such a way that it can be permanently closed without leaking the contents;

5), which includes a chemical intended for retail sale by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, must have a child resistant closure (safe) and a hazard identification code for the visually impaired as a social and The Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of Health; and (13.06.2001)

(6) the packaging containing a dangerous chemical must not be offered or sold to the consumer if it has a form or ornamental nature to attract or attract a child's interest or to mislead the user of the chemical, or if: It is in appearance or shape similar to that of the food or other product intended for human consumption, the food of the animal, the medicinal product or the cosmetic product.

The packaging of preparations shall be deemed to comply with this Regulation, with the exception of the specific packaging requirements referred to in paragraph 5, if they comply with the requirements laid down in paragraph 5 of this Regulation if they comply with the requirements laid down in Requirements. (13.06.2001)

ARTICLE 16

Labelling

A dangerous chemical shall not be placed on the market or made available unless its labelling complies with the requirements laid down in this Article. (13.06.2001)

The decision shall be clearly and indelibly marked:

(1) the trade name or other name of the preparation; in the case of a substance, the name of the substance listed in the list of substances shall be indicated and, if the substance is not listed in the list of substances, the name shall be given in accordance with an internationally accepted nomenclature;

(2) the name, address and telephone number of the operator responsible for the placing on the market or use of a chemical established in the European Community; (13.06.2001)

(3) hazardous substances contained in the preparation as prescribed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health; (13.06.2001)

(4) warning signs and their names;

(5) the hazard standard clauses (R-phrases);

(6) standard clauses (s) for safety measures;

(7) EC number of the substance, meaning the symbol used for the substance in the European Community if the substance is in the list of substances in commercial use (EINECS) or on the list of substances declared (ELINCS), as well as: The labelling of the substances listed in the list of substances shall contain the words'EC marking, EG-wet'; the requirements shall not apply to the labelling of the product; (24.4.1998)

(8) the quantity (mass or volume) of the product if the product is intended for retail sale; and

(9) other particulars necessary for the safe use of the chemical as prescribed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. (13.06.2001)

The head of the chemical referred to in this Regulation shall not contain a reference to 'non-toxic', 'non-harmful', 'environmentally friendly', 'ecological' or any other similar claim, which means that the chemical is not dangerous. However, this does not apply to the labelling of plant protection products referred to in the Pesticides Act, which are expressly provided for under the legislation on pesticides. (13.06.2001)

The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999 /45/EC and Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94, The chemical referred to in Article 31 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council repealing Council Directive 76 /769/EEC and Commission Directives 91 /155/EEC, 93 /67/EEC, 93 /105/EC and 2000 /21/EC Shall be marked with the markings provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2 and 9. Labelling shall also be made to those products which are not classified as dangerous, but which must be fitted with a safety-screening or visual impairment symbol. In addition, the information provided for in Article 2 (2) (1) and (2) shall be entered in products which are not classified as hazardous and which are subject to labelling requirements in accordance with paragraph 9. (7.6.2007/655)

In addition to the above information, the labelling of the plant protection product referred to in the Pesticides Act shall be accompanied by the labelling provided for in the authorisation of the pesticide and the text: ' Follow the instructions for use to humans and the environment To avoid hazards ". "För att unddefect risker för människor och miljö, följ bruksanvisningen." (13.06.2001)

The labelling of dangerous preparations which are harmful to the environment may be derogated from, as provided for by the Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, provided that the products can be shown to be environmentally friendly.

(13.06.2001)

§ 17

Advertising

Advertising of a substance classified as hazardous shall be prohibited unless the advertisement contains information on the hazardous nature of the substance as defined in Article 3.

The name or the names of the warning label in accordance with the warning label shall be indicated in the advertising of the product in connection with distance selling when the purchase agreement can be made without first having seen the warning signs. This requirement is without prejudice to the application of the law on consumer protection in distance contracts. (13.06.2001)

ARTICLE 18 (7.6.2007/655)

Paragraph 18 has been repealed by A 7.6.2007/655 .

§ 19

Transmission of data from the chemical

The information referred to in Article 48a (1) and (2) of the Chemical Law shall be submitted to the Social and Health Products Control Centre for registration when the chemical is placed on the market or put into service. (29 MAY 1998/99)

The Product Control Centre of the Social and Health Service may transmit the information received in secret from the composition of the product to the Poison Data Centre for the purpose of providing instructions for the treatment of poisonings. (13.06.2001)

Pursuant to Article 47 (1) of the Chemicals Act, the manufacturer or importer of a chemical must notify the Register of Chemicals Register of the quantities of dangerous chemicals manufactured or imported.

§ 20 (19/102000/864)

Registration registers of the chemical register

The chemical register referred to in Article 58 of the Chemical Law shall include the following registers:

(1) Product register , having regard to Article 48a of the Chemical Code, Article 40a (299/1958) And Article 19 (3) of this Regulation:

(2) Hedging chemicals register , containing information on the protection chemicals referred to in Article 25 of the Chemical Code and the notification of protection chemicals referred to in Article 26 of the Chemical Code;

(3) Authorisation register Containing information on authorisations and declarations referred to in Article 32 of the Chemical Code.

ARTICLE 21

Keeping the register

The authorities are responsible for the maintenance of the register of the chemical register as follows:

(1) the Product Register Centre for Social and Health Products;

2) the Finnish Environment Agency; and

(3) the establishment of a safety-engineering centre.

(29 MAY 1998/99)

The authority responsible for the maintenance of the register of the register of chemicals shall be entitled to receive information on other land registers.

ARTICLES 22 TO 23

Articles 22 to 23 have been repealed by A 31.7.2008/514 .

§ 24 (26.3.1997/256)

More detailed provisions

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health may adopt further provisions on the implementation of this Regulation.

ARTICLE 25

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 1993.

However, Article 2 (1) (4) to (6) and Articles 7 to 14 shall enter into force on 1 January 1994. The obligations on the environment as set out in Article 5 (1) of the Regulation shall enter into force at the date specified. (22.12.1993/1308)

Articles 15 and 16 of this Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 1997 for butane, propane and liquefied petroleum gas. (26.3.1997/256)

This Regulation repeals the Chemicals Regulation of 29 June 1990 (620/90) With its subsequent modifications. The provisions of Articles 34 to 39 of the repealed Regulation concerning the prior authorisation of protection chemicals and the provisions of Articles 43 to 46 shall continue to apply until further notice. (22.12.1993/1308)

The decisions of the Ministry and the Labour Inspectorate adopted under the repealed Regulation shall remain in force until otherwise provided for or provided for.

Before the entry into force of this Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

§ 26

Transitional provisions

The chemical manufacturer, importer, distributor or other operator responsible for the supply of a chemical to the market or use may release the chemical into the market or use until the end of June 1994, even if its markings, packaging or The safety data sheet does not comply with the provisions of this Regulation if the labelling, packaging or safety data sheet is in accordance with the provisions in force at the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

If the information referred to in Article 19 (1) of the chemical has been submitted to the Labour Inspection Board before the entry into force of this Regulation in a safety data sheet other than the Act amending the Chemicals Act (1412/92) With effect from the entry into force of Article 18, and in the absence of any changes in the information, the information on the chemical under this Regulation should be submitted by the end of 1995. In the event of any change in the information provided to the Labour Inspect Board, the amended information shall be transmitted to the Ministry of Labour from 1 January 1994 in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation.

Annex 2 to the EEA Agreement: Council Directive (92/32/EEC), Council Directive (88/379/EEC), Commission Directive (91/155/EEC)