Level of protection in the chemicals sector ensured
At its meeting on January 31, 2018, the Federal Council adopted various amendments to the Chemicals Ordinance and the Biocidal Products Ordinance. This will prevent trade barriers and ensure the high level of protection for people and the environment.
The Chemicals Ordinance now provides for a specific notification requirement for synthetic fibrous or tubular Nanomaterials which are placed on the market. These materials can be used in the Inhalation in the lungs damage cause. Nanomaterials are tiny particles that are used for many products and technologies.
In the event of a Poisoning the exact composition of a chemical product is crucial so that the physicians of Tox Info Suisse (emergency number 145), the poisoning information center, the right measures can advise. For this reason, and in order to better identify the products, an identification element (UFI) must be indicated on the packaging in the future. This affects certain hazardous products that are supplied to private individuals. The transition period for this new provision runs until the end of 2021. In addition, more biocidal products such as insecticides and Disinfectant imported into Switzerland in parallel. This should lower the price level of these products.
On the adjusted chemical regulations and biocidal product regulations 2018
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The Federal Council
Federal Office of Public Health
