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Regulations under the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973: Group I Hazardous Substances.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Waste disposal Waste management Internal trade Data collection/reporting Inspection Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 29 of the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973, provide rules for the control of Group I Hazardous Substances. An application for a licence and a licence shall be in the form as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations. Such licences shall be issued only by the Regional Director if s(he) holds this to be in the public interest. The Regulations also, among other things, define conditions of sale or supply such hazardous substances; and provide for the keeping of records, labelling of substances, duties of inspectors and disposal of empty containers.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Hazardous Substances Act, 1973.

Legislation | South Africa | 1973 (1993)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX