Hazardous substances act 15 of 1973 pdf files

Interested persons are invited to submit substantiated comments or representations on. South africa medical devices regulatory systems at country. Environmental, health and safety in a calabash introduction every person in south africa, whether a public or private entity or an. Amendment of section 1 of act 15 of 1973, as amended by section 1 of act 16. Senate environmental quality committee oversight hearing oversight of the department of toxic substances control. Application for a licence to manufacture or fully refurbish a listed electromedical device in south africa hazardous substances act, 1973 act 15 of 1973 postal address. This page provides basic information about chemical hazards and toxic substances in the workplace. Hazardous substances ordinance 14 of 1974 og 3415 came into force on date of publication. The minister of health has the powers to declare any substance. Hazardous substances act 15 of 1973 hsa read together. Countryterritory zimbabwe document type legislation date 1971 2001 source fao, faolex long title an act to establish a hazardous substances and articles control board and to confer powers and functions on such board in relation to the licensing of hazardous substances and articles, suppliers of hazardous substances and premises, vehicles, vessels or aircraft on which hazardous substances. Minister of health, hereby intent in terms of section 29 1 of the.

Clean water act 33 usc 21 oil and hazardous substances liability clean water act, section 311. Commission, file a petition with the united states court of appeals for. Atomic energy and radiation protection act 5 of 2005gg 3429 brought. Declaration of leaded paint as group 1 hazardous substance. Offlabel use of pesticides and unlawful use of hazardous substances cause mortality of indigenous species resulting in changes in ecosystem functioning and. Health and welfare to prepare and publish a priority substances list that identifies substances, including chemicals, groups of chemicals, effluents and wastes which may be harmful. In south africa this means the x hazardous substances act, 1973 act no. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Hazardous substances in an approved classification list.

Radiation control, private bag x62, bellville, 7535 street address. Hazardous substances act 15 of 1973 hsa read together with the hazardous substances regulations housed under the occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 topic. International regulations stockholm convention not applicable. Exemptions and exclusions relating to group iv hazardous substances 1 march 1993. Exemption of a laboratory, a teaching institution, an. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Repeal of section 3a of act 36 of 1919, and act 42 of 1971. All documents listed below are available from the south african department of health. It also divides these dangerous substances and products into groups in relation to the degree. Amended by transfer of powers and duties of the state president act 97 of 1986. In this document the term hazsub is used throughout to denote hazardous substances, but it helps to clear about just what kinds of substance we are planning for. Amended by hazardous substances amendment act 53 of 1992. For more than thirty years, the commission has enforced the provisions of the fhsa.

Hazardous substances act, 1973 act 15 of 1973 postal address. The term hazardous substance shall not apply to pesticides subject to the federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act 7 u. Hazardous substances act 15 of 1973 south african government. Application of act to grouped hazardous substances in transit. The commission enforces numerous statutes, including the federal hazardous substances act. The provisions of this act relating to group i hazardous substances came into operation on 25 march, 1997. Outlook\h2uunqnt\41bm1 imp application for a licence to import a new listed electrome. Distilled spirits, wines, and beer 33 usc 403 rivers and harbors act 33 usc 1251, et seq.

In south africa this means the hazardous substances act, 1973 act no. Electromedical devices fall under the scope of the hazardous substances act, no. The applicant or holder of a registration certificate for a medical device or an ivd must. Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose a wide range of health hazards such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity and physical hazards such as flammability, corrosion, and explosibility. Dangerous goods, abbreviated dg, are substances that when transported are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. This is an action solely under the fhsa and not an action under the cpsa. Consent decree and settlement agreement of state of texas. Act 36 of 1947 department of environmental affairs. Regulations under the hazardous substances act, 1973. Exemption of any person who has received a written approval from the head of the health authority of the concerned province to load cyanide cartridges for use in a poison firing apparatus, from the provisions of section 31a of the act 14 november 1997. Radiation control application for a licence to import a new listed electromedical device hazardous substances act, 1973 act 15 of 1973. Regulations relating to group iv hazardous substances government notice r247 in government gazette 14596, dated 26 february 1993.

Act 127 environmental quality act 1974 an act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment, and for purposes connected therewith. To amend the hazardous substances act, 1973, so as to insert. One who fails to comply with the act may face a fine andor imprisonment. Classification of hazardous substances hazardous substances are classified in several ways. The commission also enforces the consumer product safety act. B 11975 be it enacted by the seri paduka baginda yang dipertuan agong with the advice and consent of the dewan negara and. Amended by hazardous substances amendment act 31 of 1981. Hazardous waste management program january 15, 2014 9.

Certain dangerous goods that pose risks even when not being transported are known as hazardous materials abbreviated as hazmat or hazmat hazardous materials are often subject to chemical regulations. C any radioactive substance, if, with respect to such substance as used in a particular class of article or as packaged. See note20 below afrikaans text signed by the state president as amended by. A hazardous substance is defined in section 2 of the hazardous substances and new organisms hsno act 1996 as any substance. The provisions of this act relating to group ii hazardous substances are deemed to have came into operation on 21 december, 1984. The minister of health has, in terms of section 291 of the hazardous substances act, 1973 act 15 of 1973, read with section 2910a of the said act, made the following regulations regarding group i hazardous substances. Radiation control application for a licence to import a new listed electromedical device hazardous substances act, 1973 act 15 of 1973 postal address. Sahpras function is therefore to promote public health and safety by ensuring that all medicines and medical devices that are available and used in the country are. Regulatory information safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question hazardous substances act, 1973 act no. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. The new canadian environmental protection act cepa requires the ministers of the environment and of national. Although these substances may also threaten property and the. Part i preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the hazardous substances and articles act chapter 15. Management of hazardous chemical substances procedure revision 6.

Chemical hazards and toxic substances safety and health. Hazardous substances in an approved classification list acl are substances that are. Hazmat teams are personnel specially trained to handle dangerous. To provide for the control of substances which may. Hazardous substances act updated to 24 february 2000 act 15 of 1973 notice 550, g. National health emergency plan hazardous substances. The provisions of this act relating to group iii hazardous substances came into operation on 24 december, 1976. California state capitol, room 3191 over the last year, concerns have been raised by the media, advocacy. Financial services board act, 971990 hazardous substances act, 15 1973 immigration act, 2002 income tax act, 581962 insurance act, 18 2017 jse listing requirements labour relations act, 661995 medicines and related substances act, 1011965 national credit act, 342005 national environmental management.