UNEP would like to thank the World Resources Institute, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University and the University of Strathclyde for their invaluable assistance with the collation of these laws, as well as its long-standing partner FAOLEX.

 

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Regulation
| 2003 |
Kenya
Environmental (Prevention of Pollution in Coastal Zone and other Segments of the Environment) Regulation, 2003 (Cap. 387).

These Regulations concern the prevention of pollution that can affect the coast, in particular oil pollution. They implement provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships 1973 (MARPOL) as amended. No ship shall be allowed or discharge any hazardous substance (not defined), chemical, oil or oily mixture into the territorial waters or any other part of the...

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Maritime sources, Verification of compliance, Waste disposal, Waste management, Certification, Pollutants
Legislation
| 2003 |
United Republic of Tanzania
Fisheries Act, 2003 (No. 22 of 2003).

An Act to regulate fishing and the fishing industry, and aquaculture development in the Republic of Tanzania. The Act consists of 59 sections divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Administration (II); Development of the fishing industry (III); Aqua cultural development (IV); Management and control of the fishing industry (V); Fish quality, management and standards (VI); Financial...

Keywords
Enforcement, Fines, Marine litter, Pollution of the marine environment, Fishing gear, Impacts, Certification, Product standardization, Consultations
Legislation
| 2002 |
Singapore
National Environment Agency Act 2002 (Act No. 4 of 2002, Chapter 195).

The Act provides for the establishment of the National Environment Agency, its tasks, functions and responsibilities in preventing, abating and controlling air, water, land and food pollution. Provisions are made for the prevention and control of pollution of the air, water and land both by domestic and industrial pollutants: smoke, cinders, solid particles, liquids, sewage, gases, fumes, gases...

Keywords
Certification, Economic instruments, Fines, Levies, Product bans, Waste management
Legislation
| 2002 |
Republic of Korea
Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling Resources.

This Act provides for the promotion of the recycling of resources, the proper treatment of wastes and the efficient use of resources. The Act consists of 5 Chapters divided into 42 articles: General provisions (I); Facilitation of recycling of resources, etc. (II); Recycling business mutual aid cooperatives (III); Establishment of foundation for facilitation of recycling of resources (IV)...

Keywords
Certification, Extended Producer Responsibility, Hazardous waste, Labelling, Plastic packaging, Recycling, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention
Regulation
| 2000 |
Eswatini
Waste Regulations, 2000 (L.N. No. 31 of 2000).

These Regulations regulate the management of solid waste and liquid waste disposed of on land, and are binding on the State. The 38 regulations are divided into 14 Parts: Preliminary (I); General Provisions (II); Administration (III); Storage, Collection and Disposal of Waste in Urban Areas (IV); Storage, Collection and Disposal of Waste in Waste Control Areas (V); Carriage of Waste (VI); Waste...

Keywords
Certification, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 1998 |
South Africa
National Water Act.

This Act makes provision for the conservation and development of water resources in South Africa. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that the nation's water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in ways which take into account amongst other factors: promoting equitable access to water; redressing the results of past racial and gender discrimination...

Keywords
Enforcement, Verification of compliance, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Consultations, Impacts, Fines, Certification
Legislation
| 1973 |
South Africa
Hazardous Substances Act, 1973.

This Act makes provision with respect to the control of the manufacture, importation, placing on the market and use of hazardous substances, which are declared and grouped as such by the Minister under section 2. The Act provides for licensing of supply, letting, use, operation, application and installation of classified substances and the examination, control and disposal of imported substances...

Keywords
Certification, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Pollution of the marine environment, Verification of compliance, Waste disposal, Waste management, Labelling