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Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem)
Local Title:
Ordonnance sur la réduction des risques liés à l’utilisation de substances, de préparations et d’objets particulièrement dangereux (Ordonnance sur la réduction des risques liés aux produits chimiques, ORRChim)
Country/Region:
Switzerland
Competent Authority:
Swiss Federal Council
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2005-05-18
Implementation Date:
2005-08-01
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 Official Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem)
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Summary

The Swiss Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem) is a set of regulations designed to minimize risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals, preparations, and articles. It's a key instrument in Switzerland's chemical legislation, often mirroring or aligning with EU regulations like REACH and RoHS. The ORRChem prohibits or restricts the marketing and use of certain hazardous substances, and it also specifies qualifications needed for handling specific chemicals.

History
2025-05-28
Draft Revision of the Ordinance of the Federal Council concerning amendments of the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem, Fedlaw number: SR 814.81)
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Release Date: 2025-05-28
Implementation Date : /
2005-05-18
Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem)
In force
Release Date: 2005-05-18
Implementation Date : 2005-08-01
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