Chemical manufacturing and laboratory operations
We provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation in obtaining the necessary permits, approvals, registrations, and accreditations for the manufacture of chemical substances, placing mixtures on the market, and operating testing or diagnostic laboratories.
We most frequently assist clients with:
- representation in integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC) permit proceedings before the Slovak Environmental Inspection for chemical plants and facilities,
- registration and notification obligations under REACH and CLP regulations with the Centre for Chemical Substances and Preparations (Ministry of Economy of the SR) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA),
- approvals and notification requirements with Public Health Authorities (RÚVZ) when working with hazardous chemical factors in facilities or laboratories,
- permitting procedure for precursors—explosives precursors (Ministry of Economy) and drug precursors (Ministry of Health), including related customs compliance,
- securing approvals in waste management and handling hazardous waste generated by chemical and laboratory activities,
- legal representation during laboratory certification and accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation) before the Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS),
- additional permitting, registration, and administrative steps with public authorities in the fields of environment, economy, and public health.
Should you be interested in our legal services, please feel free to contact us at info@akvlkova.sk or by phone at +421 949 203 288.