Cabinet Resolution No.26 of 2014 concerning the National Regime of Ozone Depleting Substances. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Ozone layer International trade Registration Authorization/permit Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 21 articles and 2 Annexes aims at providing rules for import, export, and re-export the ozone depleting substances, as well as equipment and products containing them. It establishes that (i) for such these trading activities, a facility need to be registered with the authorized authority and has to obtain a permit; (ii) the Minister of Environment and Water, in order to protect the ozone layer, can limit, reduce or prevent impacting activities, according to Montreal Protocol; (iii) the competent authority shall regulate and determine the quantity and quotas allowed to be imported; (iv) the facility shall submit an annual report to the competent authority; (v) the competent authority regulates the release of controlled substances into the atmosphere; (vi) it is prohibited to dispose these substances and related products without a prior approval from the competent authority. Full text Arabic Website www.moccae.gov.ae