Chemical Products Registration
A permit is required for commercial transfer/sale and private handling of particularly hazardous chemical products (särskilt farliga kemiska produkter). Which chemical products are considered particularly hazardous is specified in the Swedish Chemicals Agency's regulations (KIFS 2017:7). Since January 1, 2025, a permit is required for private handling of certain corrosive drain cleaners.
The County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen) in the county where the activity is conducted grants permits valid for a maximum of five years. Those who commercially transfer particularly hazardous chemical products must keep records of sales and ensure that products are stored so that unauthorized persons cannot access them. The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemikalieinspektionen) and municipalities have supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- Permit types: Permit is required for (1) commercial transfer/sale and (2) private handling of particularly hazardous chemical products.
- Product definition: Which products are covered is specified in the Swedish Chemicals Agency's regulations (KIFS 2017:7).
- Drain cleaners: Since January 1, 2025, permit is required for private handling of certain corrosive drain cleaners.
- Record keeping obligation: Sellers must record date, product name, quantity, buyer's name/company and address, type of use and buyer's authorization.
- Storage: Products must be stored so that unauthorized persons cannot access them.
Procedure
- Decision authority: County Administrative Board in the county where the activity is to be conducted.
- Validity period: The permit is valid for a maximum of five years.
- Application method: Application is sent to the County Administrative Board.
Supervision
- Supervisory authorities: The Swedish Chemicals Agency and municipalities have supervisory responsibility over commercial transfer of particularly hazardous chemical products.
- Documentation: Records must be kept for at least three years and kept together so they can be easily inspected.