Europe And Africa
United Arab Emirates
Circular on Port safety requirements
Beginning 1 September 2012, shippers, shipping lines, vessel operators and ship owners consigning cl
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Austria
More focus on workers' mental health protection and other minor changes to Act on Workers' Protection
From 1 January 2013, all employers are required to increase their attention for employees' mental he
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Belgium
FEDERAL: Procedures for issuing fines for infringement on product standards revised and introduced for waste transfer rules
Since 27 January 2013, procedures are in place for administrative fines for infringements on product
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Asia-Pacific
Australia
Queensland: More greentape reduction amendments impact environmental authority holders and waste treatment site operators
Minor amendments have been made to the new environmental licensing framework, which commenced on 31
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China
Supporting documents published for hazardous chemicals environmental management registration
Companies have been required to use new application forms to obtain a Registration Certificate for E
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Hong Kong
Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation was published
Companies that store, use or convey dangerous goods will be affected by Dangerous Goods (Application
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Americas
Argentina
Quota on the importation and exportation of Ozone Depleting Substances
As of 30 January 2013, companies importing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) into Argentina can benef
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Bolivia
Latin-America and Hispanic Caribbean Officers Ozone Meeting
From 22 to 25 of November 2006, a Latin-America and Hispanic Caribbean Officers Ozone Meeting was he
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Brazil
HCFC importers must register under the Federal Technical Register for Potentially Polluting Activities (CTF)
As of 1 January 2013, importers of HCFCs or mixtures containing HCFCs must comply with limiting quot
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