Resolution Conama No. 23 regulating classification and import-export procedures of dangerous residues. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Hazardous substances International trade Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Resolution regulates classification and import-export procedures of 'dangerous residues'. It consists of 12 articles and 10 annexes defining "dangerous residues" and establishing their classification (in 3 classes) in order to avoid environmental disaster. Annexes list dangerous residues, tests to be carried out, import-export requirements and model forms for the registration of toxic substances' import. This Resolution prescribes controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid in compliance with Act No. 6.938 (articles 14 and 15) amended by Acts No. 7.804 of 18 July 1989 and No. 8.028 of 12 April 1990. Full text Portuguese Website www.terravista.pt References - Legislation Repeals Resolution Conama No. 37 regulating classification and import-export procedures of dangerous residues. Legislation | Brazil | 1994 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Resolution No. 235/1998 on hazardous waste. Legislation | Brazil | 1998 Keyword: Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Internal trade, International trade, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Resolution Conama No. 452/2012 regulating the procedures for controlling imports of harmful waste. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 Keyword: Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Internal trade, International trade, Hazardous substances, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX