Resolution No. 1445 of 2003 defining the hazardous substances and prohibiting their handling,importation and trade. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 107, 17 May 2003, 2 pp. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit Waste management Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 26 February 2003. Abstract This Resolution is composed of 3 articles. The substances indicated in the attached list are to be considered hazardous waste and their importation, commerce and circulation shall be prohibited (art. 1). The treatment of the aforementioned substances shall be executed according to the requirements and conditions established by the Ministry of Environment (art. 2). Full text Arabic