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The Beijing Amendment (1999): The Amendment to the Montreal Protocol agreed by the Eleventh Meeting of the Parties (Beijing, 29 November - 3 December 1999).
Treaty Code:
M1999/34
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Amendment covers new controls and trade rules on chemicals that can damage the ozone layer. Under the amendment, countries have agreed to monitor the consumption and production of bromochloromethane which is an industrial solvent and a fire extinguisher under the name Halon-1011. The amendment also brings in new trade rules for Hydrochloroflurocarbons (HCFCs). These were developed as replacements for CFCs. HCFCs are primarily used in fridges as coolants. The new trade rules will ban imports and exports of HCFCs between countries who have not ratified the previous Copenhagen amendment which was agreed in 1992.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
08/06/2001
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
03/12/1999
Place Concluded:
Beijing
Entry Into Force Date:
25/02/2002
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
25/02/2002
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
Tokelau
NZTS Number:
UNTS Number:
Chapter XXVI Environment, No. 2.e
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