Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (SOR/92-637) [Repealed]

These regulations implement a control system for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials. They include requirements for: prior notification and consent of the importing and transit jurisdictions; the existence of contracts between importers and exporters; insurance for Canadian importers and exporters and their carriers; and tracking of the movement from its point of origin to its final destination through the use of manifests and certificates of recycling/disposal.

Additional information

• Historical: Proposed Revisions to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations - Discussion Paper for Winter 2003 National Consultations
• Historical: Suggested Amendments to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations (EIHWR) - National Stakeholder Consultations Summary Report
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Resilog Newsletter
• Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations User Guide
• List of Hazardous Waste Authorities

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Managing substances in the environment

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations implement a control system for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials. They include requirements for: prior notification and consent of the importing and transit jurisdictions; the existence of contracts between importers and exporters; insurance for Canadian importers and exporters and their carriers; and tracking of the movement from its point of origin to its final destination through the use of manifests and certificates of recycling/disposal.

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This regulation was repealed.

These regulations implement a control system for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials. They include requirements for: prior notification and consent of the importing and transit jurisdictions; the existence of contracts between importers and exporters; insurance for Canadian importers and exporters and their carriers; and tracking of the movement from its point of origin to its final destination through the use of manifests and certificates of recycling/disposal.