Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act (Chapter 122a).

Country/Territory: Singapore
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1997 (2003)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the regulation of the export, import and transit of hazardous and other wastes, and for related purposes.

Subject: Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste disposal Marine pollution Waste management Waste prevention Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Effluent waste water/discharge Internal trade International trade Solid waste Transboundary effects Transboundary movement of waste Transport/storage Cleaning agents/detergents Coal Organic waste Recycling/reuse
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: This Act enters into force on 16 March 1998.

Abstract: This Act regulates the export, import and transit of hazardous wastes in accordance with the principles of the Basel Convention.
Full text: English
Website: statutes.agc.gov.sg

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Legislation | Singapore | 1998 (2000)

Keyword: Hazardous waste, International trade, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX