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Resolution No. 3 of 1996 concerning the ban on the importation, production and trade of asbestos and asbestos containing materials.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source


Abstract
This Resolution aims at the protection of public health and the environment. The present Resolution is composed of 3 articles and 1 Annex. Article 1 decrees the ban on the importation, production and trade of asbestos and asbestos containing materials unless a previous licence from the Environment Protection Committee has been obtained. Annex I lists the suspect asbestos containing materials which necessitate an adopted analysis certificate demonstrating that they are free from asbestos.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قرار رقم 3 لسنة 1996م بحظر استيراد وتصنيع وتداول مادة الإسبستوس والمنتجات التي تحتويها