中华人民共和国危险化学品安全法

Core Points - The law aims to strengthen the safety management of hazardous chemicals, prevent and reduce accidents, and protect public health, life, property, and the ecological environment [2] - The law applies to the production, storage, use, operation, and transportation of hazardous chemicals [3] - Hazardous chemicals are defined as those that are toxic, corrosive, explosive, flammable, or have other harmful properties [4] Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: General Principles - The law emphasizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China in hazardous chemical safety management [5] - It promotes a safety-first approach, prioritizing prevention and comprehensive governance [5] - Entities involved in hazardous chemicals must implement a full responsibility system for safety production [6] Chapter 2: Planning and Layout - The state will coordinate the planning and layout of hazardous chemical production and storage [16] - Chemical parks must be recognized and regularly reviewed by local governments [17] - New hazardous chemical projects must be located within chemical parks unless specified otherwise [18] Chapter 3: Production and Storage Safety - New hazardous chemical construction projects require safety condition reviews by emergency management departments [20] - Safety facilities must be designed and constructed simultaneously with the main project [21] - Companies must conduct regular safety evaluations and maintain safety management systems [29] Chapter 4: Usage Safety - Government departments are responsible for supervising the use of hazardous chemicals in various institutions [34] - Companies must establish safety management systems and operational procedures for hazardous chemical use [35] Chapter 5: Operational Safety - A licensing system is established for the operation of hazardous chemicals, prohibiting unlicensed operations [37] - Companies must meet specific conditions to operate hazardous chemicals, including having trained personnel and emergency plans [38] Chapter 6: Transportation Safety - Transportation of hazardous chemicals must comply with safety regulations and licensing requirements [47] - Transport companies must ensure that their vehicles meet safety standards and are regularly inspected [51]