Decree No. 55/2010 approving the Regulation on the prohibition of asbestos and its derivatives. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da Republica, I Serie, No. 46, 3rd Supplement - 22 November 2010, pp. 274(22 and 23). Subject Environment gen. Keyword Waste disposal Pollution control Protection of habitats Transport/storage Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force 60 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree approves the Regulation on the prohibition of production, use, import, export commercialization or transport of asbestos and its derivatives. This Regulation, composed of 7 articles, establishes in details the aforementioned prohibition in order to protect the habitat and the human health. Exceptions are mentioned for research or scientific purposes. Sanctions for illegal activities are prescribed in the text. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org 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