Thailand: Update of the List of Hazardous Substances

 

Thailand is updating its List of Hazardous Substances by revising its type and condition as well as adding the new entry substances. It provides safety and benefit to humans and environment.

The amendments are contained in the Draft Notification of the Ministry of Industry regarding List of Hazardous Substances (No. 8).

Description of content: This draft notification proposes amendments to the list of hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances Act. The revision includes modifications and additions to the list annexed to the Notification of the Ministry of Industry regarding the List of Hazardous Substances B.E. 2556 (2013) and its latest amendment B.E. 2565 (2022).

The key changes are as follows:

1. Removal of hazardous substances controls (2 entries)

(1) One entry from List 1.2, under the control of the Department of Agriculture

(2) One entry from List 4.1, under the control of the Food and Drug Administration

2. Revision of Control measures (17 entries)

(1) One entry from List 1.1, under the control of the Department of Agriculture

(2) Four entries from List 1.2, under the control of the Department of Agriculture

(3) One entry from List 4.1, under the control of the Food and Drug Administration

(4) One entry from List 4.2, under the control of the Food and Drug Administration

(5) Ten entries from List 5.1, under the control of the Department of Industrial Works

3. Addition of new hazardous substances controls (2 entries)

(1) Two new entries on List 1.1, under the control of the Department of Agriculture

 

Additional relevant documents to understand the controls of hazarduous substances in Thailand are:

1. Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 (1992) and its amendments
2. Notification of the Ministry of Industry regarding the List of Hazardous Substances B.E. 2556 (2013)
3. Notification of the Ministry of Industry regarding the List of Hazardous Substances (No. 6) B.E. 2563 (2020)
4. Notification of the Ministry of Industry regarding the List of Hazardous Substances (No. 7) B.E. 2565 (2022)

 

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