Philippines Republic Act No. 6969

ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE

Enacted 1990

Enforcement: Enacted 1990

Overview

Administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (RA 6969) comprehensively regulates the notification of imports and manufacture of hazardous chemical substances and the proper management of hazardous waste.

Enforcement Timeline

1990: RA 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act) enacted.

Business Impact

Chemical substance notification; hazardous waste management; compliance with import/export controls.