Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests concerning a ban on import of hazardous wastes.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Internal trade Pesticides Waste prevention Pollution control

Geographical area

Asia, Southern Asia

Abstract

The import of hazardous wastes specified in the Table of this Notification is prohibited, as they are considered toxic and detrimental to human health and the environment. Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-section (1) of Section 3 and Clause (d) of Sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (read with Rule 13 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986), the Central Government hereby prohibits from the date of publication of this Notification th

Full text

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Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

Legislation | India | 1986 (1996)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX