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Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Treaty Code:
M1989/02
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The overarching objective of the Basel Convention is to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes. Its scope of application covers a wide range of wastes defined as “hazardous wastes” based on their origin and/or composition and their characteristics, as well as two types of wastes defined as “other wastes” - household waste and incinerator ash. Reference: .
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
18/12/1989
Adherence Date:
20/12/1994
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
22/03/1989
Place Concluded:
Basel
Entry Into Force Date:
05/05/1992
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
20/03/1995
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
NZTS 1995 NO. 7
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