Manufacture, Storage and import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Classification/declassification Ecosystem preservation Hazardous substances Hazards Hazardous waste Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Transport/storage Use restrictions Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Institution Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes right after publication. Abstract The present Rules provide for the environmental protection of those sites where industrial activities, involving the use or storage or processing of imported hazardous chemical substances, are operating their facilities. Manufacturers are obliged to apply for the construction of new facilities or the operations of old ones to the competent Authorities. A maximum residue limit is settled for every compound as per attached Annexes. Schedule 6 and 9 are missing. THe manufacturers and importers are responsible for avoiding major accidents resulting in environmental damage and causing harm to any person working or living in the area. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996. Legislation | India | 1996 Keyword: Hazards, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Institution, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Residues, Soil pollution/quality, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (Amendment) Rules, 2000. Legislation | India | 2000 Keyword: Hazardous substances, International trade, Transport/storage, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX