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Regulations for the prohibition of the use, manufacturing, import and export of asbestos and asbestos containing materials (No. R. 341 of 2008).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 30904 of 28 March 2008, pp. 1-12.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste International trade Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations introduce measures and prohibitions so as to ban asbestos and material containing asbestos from South Africa.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989.

Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX