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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.

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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