Environment & Health Legislation

The legislation on biological safety in contained systems is made up of various acts and ordinances. They define various protection objectives for research, diagnostics and production.

The Chemicals Act (ChemA) aims to protect the lives and health against the harmful effects of chemicals.

The purpose of the Radiological protection Act (RPA) is to protect people and the environment against dangers from ionizing radiation. The Act applies to all activities, installations, events and situations that may involve an ionizing radiation hazard.