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Federal Law No.12 of 2018 on Integrated Waste Management.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Protection of environment Waste management Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Integrated management International trade Recycling/reuse Solid waste Data collection/reporting Marine pollution Sewerage Oil pollution Transport/storage
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 3 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 34 articles aims at protecting the environment implementing an integrated system to organize waste management and unify the tools for a correct elimination through the use of the best available practices and techniques. The Law covers all phases related to the waste, from production to sorting, from transport to storage, from recycling to treatment and disposal, with the exclusion of radioactive waste.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Resolution No.39 of 2021 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No.12 of 2018 regarding Integrated Waste Management.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2021

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX