Decree No. 18/2004 approving the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da Republica, I Serie, No. 22, 2 June 2004, pp. 206(6) - 206 (29). Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards Emissions Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Environmental planning Noise pollution Policy/planning Soil pollution/quality Classification/declassification Water quality standards Potable water Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Decree approves the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions. The aim is to define environmental quality patterns for granting an effective control and management of pollutant concentration levels in environmental components. The annexed Regulation is composed of 26 articles and 6 annexes divided in six Chapters. It defines air quality standards and emission requirements, water classification according to the uses and related quality control requirements with special regards to potable water. Moreover, it rules on soil quality and noise emissions. The Annexes provide technical requirements and standards. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Law No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1997 Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Protected area, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 67/2010 amending the Regulation on Environmental Quality and Effluents’ Emissions. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Royalties/fees, Emissions, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Marine pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX