38-16 Decrees No. 30050-S -- Prohibits the manufacture, import, transit, registration, marketing and use of raw material or manufactured product containing POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS

Summary

The Decree No. 30050-S of Costa Rica in 2001 prohibits the manufacture, import, transit, registration, commercialization, and use of raw materials or products that contain polychlorinated biphenyls. The focus of the decree is to prevent the use of these chemicals that are hazardous to human health and the environment. Businesses in Costa Rica are obligated to comply with this decree and ensure that their products and raw materials do not contain polychlorinated biphenyls.

Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

2001

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Government of Costa Rica; Ministry of Health (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Health Care & Social Assistance
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities