Legislative Framework for Controlling POPs
The POPs pesticides are controlled under the Pesticides Ordinance (Cap. 133) and the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60).
The non-pesticide POPs are controlled under the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance (Cap. 595) and the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60).
A number of environmental ordinances are also in place to impose "downstream" control of air and water pollution, and waste disposal. Relevant key environmental legislation includes:
- Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap. 311)
- Water Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap. 358)
- Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354) and Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation (Cap. 354C)
- Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap. 499)
