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Environmental Management (Hazardous Waste Control and Management) Regulations, 2021.

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous waste Pesticides Polluter pays principle Pollution control Protection of environment Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Right to clean/healthy environment Human rights Precautionary principle Transboundary movement of waste Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Public health Recycling/reuse Transport/storage Internal trade International trade Monitoring
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations consisting of 75 articles aim to regulate the following regarding hazardous waste (i) handling; (ii) in-country movement; and (iii) transboundary movement. In particular, they also set out rules for (a) healthcare waste; (b) pesticides, and radioactive and chemical waste. These Regulations shall apply to all categories of hazardous waste and its generation, collection, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling, reuse, recovery, and disposal. According to article 6 every person living in Tanzania shall (i) have the right to a clean, safe, and healthy environment; and (ii) has to safeguard the environment from adverse effects of hazardous wastes.

Full text
English
Website
www.nemc.or.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Special fund, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity, Precautionary principle, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Plant protection, Coastal zone management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX