Resolution No. 7 of 2002 on the control of the importation and use of prohibited and severely restricted chemical substances. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Institution Internal trade Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to protect public health and the environment. The present Resolution is composed of 17 articles and 2 Tables. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Articles 2-4 specify the objectives and scope of this Resolution. Article 5 decrees the total ban on the importation of prohibited chemical substances. Article 9 bans the importation and use of prohibited and severely restricted chemical substances without a previous licence. Articles 10-12 specify the obligations of importers and users of prohibited and severely restricted chemical substances, and in particular the registration and reporting of the aforementioned materials. Article 14 pertains to the revocation of licences. Article 16 contains offences and penalties. Table I contains the prohibited chemical substances. Table II contains severely restricted chemical substances. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh