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 Waste management

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, 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 the import of the hazardous wastes listed in the Table, including wastes containing pesticides, herbicides and insecticides and their intermediates/residues thereof including outdated pesticides.

Full text

English

Website

www.ceeraindia.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

Legislation | India | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, 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, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX