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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