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Lead in Paint Control Council of Ministers Regulation No. 429/2018.

Country/Territory
Ethiopia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
2th Year No.56 ADDIS ABABA November 13", 2018.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste disposal Packaging/labelling Waste management International trade Internal trade
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Sahel
Abstract

This Regulation apply to any person who engages in manufacturing, importing, wholesaling, distributing and in exporting, retailing of paints and products that use lead in paint as an input. Part 2 provides for concentration of lead in paint, labelling and certificate for conformity. Part 3 regulates disposal of lead paint and safety measure to safeguard the health and safety measures of the workers.

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English/Amharic

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation (No. 300 of 2002).

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2002

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Institution, Waste management, Waste prevention, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Recycling/reuse, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX