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The action to control the sale of hazardous substances in Albania

The Tirana Municipality takes actions in the controls of fireworks and chemical products in Albanian markets

28.11.2011 |WECF




The Tirana Municipality takes actions in the controls of fireworks and chemical products in Albanian markets.

“We will continue to control the composition of products that have toxic chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, in order to raise the standard of service to the citizens of Tirana and above all quality and ensure their life ", - said the director of Consumer Protection Agency in the Municipality of Tirana, Geron Ibrahimi.

The action has been extended to 4 main points where dangerous explosive and incendiary substances are traded regularly - Cham, Avni Rrustemi, Madrasas and down to the train station.

WECF, together with local and international partners, implements a project on products and chemicals safety in the Balkans. To learn more about the project, please visit Product and Chemical safety in the Balkans.

To see the local media coverage on the control actions in Albania, please read the following articles:

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