Singapore acceded to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their disposal (Basel Convention) in the control of export, import and transit of hazardous wastes on 2 Jan 96.On 16 Mar 98, we enacted 'The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act and its Regulations' to regulate the control of export, import and transit of hazardous wastes in accordance with the principles and provisions of the Basel Convention.

Under the Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act and its Regulations, any person who wishes to export, import or transit hazardous wastes shall obtain a permit from Pollution Control Department (PCD). PCD adopts the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure of the Basel Convention in granting any permit for the export, import or transit of hazardous wastes. For clarification on matters pertaining Basel Convention, please call 67319377.

Information on Basel Convention

1) Circulars on Control of Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes

2) Basel Convention on Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal

3) The main provisions of the Convention

4) List of wastes: Annex VIII (hazardous wastes) and Annex IX (non-hazardous wastes)

5) National Definition of Hazardous Waste Received from Other Countries

6) Harmonized System Codes (HS codes) and Product Codes for Hazardous Wastes

7) Detailed description of the control procedure

8) Instructions for completing the Notification Form

9) Instructions for completing the Movement Form

10) Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act and its Regulation

11) Application for Basel Export/ Import/ Transit Permit

12) Permit Application Form

13) Fees and Penalties

Updated on 5 May 05