Regulations relating to nonylphenol and octylphenol and their ethoxylates
The purpose of these regulations is to prevent environmental damage caused by the release of nonylphenol and octylphenol and their ethoxylates to the environment.

These regulations lay down provisions on the manufacture, import, export, sale and use of nonylphenol and octylphenol and their ethoxylates and preparations containing these substances. The regulations do not apply where the use of these substances or preparations is governed by other legislation. The regulations do not apply to solid processed articles.

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Regulations relating to a prohibition on the use of timber impregnated with CCA preservatives
The purpose of these regulations is to prevent damage to human health and the environment caused by the release of chromium and arsenic from timber treated with wood preservative. Regulations relating to a prohibition on the use of timber impregnated with CCA preservatives.

It is prohibited to import, export, sell, take into use or re-use timber, including all types of products made of timber, that have been impregnated with compounds of chromium and arsenic. Nevertheless, the prohibition of the first paragraph does not apply to timber for use in commercial activities where safety reasons make good protection against rotting necessary

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