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Decree No. 47 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection promulgating the Administrative Measures for the Approval of Exporting Hazardous Wastes.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Transboundary movement of waste Hazardous waste International trade Waste management Inspection Transport/storage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Measures entered into force on 1 March 2008.
Abstract

These Measures are developed in accordance with the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal and the relevant laws and administrative regulations, aiming to regulate hazardous waste export administration and prevent environmental pollution. The Text consists of 5 Chapters: General provisions (I); Export application and approval (II); Supervision and management (III); Penalties (IV); Supplementary provisions (V).

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.mep.gov.cn