Import Licensing notes 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

(1) Hazardous chemicals; Import permitted without a licence in accordance with the provisions of the Manufacture, Storage and Import Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 (made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986). Besides other conditions mentioned in the Rules, the importer shall, before 30 days but not later than the date of import, furnish the details specified in Rule 18 to the authority specified in Schedule 5 of the said Rules.

(2) Import is restricted in terms of Interim PIC Procedure of Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent procedure for hazardous chemicals and pesticides.