Law of Chemicals Import and Management issued by Royal Decree No. M/38 of 2006 (1435H). Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Internal trade International trade Transport/storage Authorization/permit Pesticides Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 18 articles regulates import, transport and management of chemicals. It establishes that (i) chemicals may not be imported without obtaining a permit; (ii) permits for the import and clearance of chemicals shall be issued by the competent Ministry according to the use (i.e. explosives, educational institutions, pesticides, soil enhancers, fertilizers, veterinary medicines and chemicals needed in agricultural research centers…) by agreement with the Ministry of Interior; (i Full text Arabic Website mci.gov.sa; www.mofa.gov.sa