Legal Document
Hazardous Substances Ordinance 14 of 1974
| Attachment | Category | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Substances Ordinance 14 of 1974.pdf | Import/Export | Order |
Measures in the Legal Document
1. Liability in regard to substance sold in a sealed package
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restriction | Goods | 18/11/2011 | |
2. Labelling
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Goods | 25/06/1979 | |
Containers of Category A, Group I-hazardous substances imported, manufactured, or packed for sale in the Territory must be clearly labeled with the product name, chemical name, supplier's details, a skull and crossbones symbol with "Poison" and "Vergif," and warnings to keep out of children's reach. The same labeling requirements apply to Category B, Group I-hazardous substances imported from outside South Africa, and these labels must also be approved by the Registrar of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, and Stock Remedies, according to the 1947 Act. |
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3. Licences
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing Requirement | Goods | 25/06/1975 | |
A license for Group I-hazardous substances can only be issued to importers for specific purposes, including sale for mining or industrial use, to licensed wholesale distributors, pharmacists, government departments, laboratories, research institutions, or educational institutions. |
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