Canada: Safe and responsible use of chrysotile asbestos from policy and legislative framework

Canada: Safe and responsible use of chrysotile asbestos from policy and legislative framework

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At the end of 2011, Canada remains only two asbestos mines located in Quebec, which are now in suspension of operation. In September 2012, Québécois Parti took the win of election in Quebec province. This Party realized the promise with the electors, i.e. after the new government of Quebec was elected, a credit $58,000,000 to be financed for one of these two mines for its further operation in 20 was cancelled. Then, the Federal Government of Canada notified that they would not oppose to include the asbestos in the list of toxic substances under the Rotterdam Convention.
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Brazil: Safe and responsible use of chrysotile asbestos from policy and legislative framework
India: Safe and responsible use of chrysotile asbestos from policy and legislative framework

India: Safe and responsible use of chrysotile asbestos from policy and legislative framework

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In India, the chrysotile is not banned but must be strictly managed and controlled. The clear reflection of this policy of Indian Government is the judgement of India Supreme Court on 21 January 2011 in relation to the claim of a NGO requesting the ban of using chrysotile, concluding that it is impossible to ban in all forms the use of asbestos, including the chrysotile.
Decree 24a - 2016

Decree 24a – 2016

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This Decree regulates building material-related activities including planning for development of building materials, planning for minerals as building materials; activities of investment and production of building materials; quality management and trading in building materials; policies on building material development, savings on natural resources of minerals, energy, and environmental friendliness. For metal and non-mineral building materials, this Decree shall only provide for quality management and trading.
Investment Law 67 - 2014 - QH13

Investment Law 67 – 2014 – QH13

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After almost 10 years of implementation, current practices have emphasised the need for a transformation of the legal instruments regulating investment and enterprises in Vietnam, in order to ensure the transparency and equity of the business environment. Responding to this need, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed the new Law on Investment No. 67/2014/QH13 on 26 November 2014
Prime Minister Decision 1469

Prime Minister Decision 1469

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The prime ministerial Decision 1469/QD-TTg to green-light Vietnam’s building material development has ordered limiting investment into certain materials that are currently in oversupply.
Prime Minister Decision 121

Prime Minister Decision 121

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The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 121/2008/QD- TTg dated August 29, 2008 approving the Overall planning for the development of construction materials up to the year of 2020.
Prime Minister Decision 133

Prime Minister Decision 133

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Decision No. 133/2009/QD-TTg dated November 3, 2009, of the Prime Minister promulgating the Regulation on communication for warning and forecast of natural disasters at sea
Prime Minister Decision 115

Prime Minister Decision 115

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Decision No. 115/2009/QD-TTg dated September 28, 2009, of the Prime Minister defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the General Department of Taxation under the Ministry of Finance
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Why chrysotile - cement products should be used

Why chrysotile – cement products should be used

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Compared to products coming from the petrochemical or metallurgical industries, chrysotile – cement products consume much less energy; in fact, the largest proportion of energy consumption goes into the production of cement.
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