Ley 1196 de 2008 | Ley 1196 de 2008 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1196 de 2008

The preamble says the parties recognize the risks of persistent organic pollutants and the need to reduce or eliminate their emissions and releases.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1196 de 2008
Version
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Language
es
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The preamble says the parties recognize the risks of persistent organic pollutants and the need to reduce or eliminate their emissions and releases. The provision states that the convention’s objective is to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants, taking into account the precautionary principle. This article defines key terms used in the Convention, including “Party,” “regional economic integration organization,” and “parties present and voting.” Cada Parte debe prohibir, restringir o controlar ciertas producciones, usos, importaciones y exportaciones de productos químicos de los anexos A y B, con varias excepciones y condiciones. The article creates a public register for specific exemptions and sets rules for registration, review, expiration, extension, and withdrawal.

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