Order under section 23W of the National Environmental Act 1980. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Order prohibits, with effect from 15 October 2003, the use of the substances specified in the Schedule as being ozone depleting substances. The substances may continue to be used for the limited purpose of servicing equipment or industrial plants which have been installed before 1 January 2000. Full text English Website www.cea.lk References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980 Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Research, Education, EIA, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX