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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
United Nations Environment Programme
Global Framework on Chemicals
Summary of Intent
The new Global Framework on Chemicals, adopted by the ICCM5 in Bonn in 2023, provides a vision for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste, for a safe, healthy and sustainable future – where industry and private sectors are strategic actors to foster innovation, move towards sustainable business models and drive change.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
United Nations Environment Programme
Stockholm Convention
Draft addendum on risk management of chlorinated paraffins
Summary of Intent
Comment has been invited on the draft addendum to the risk management evaluation for chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths in the range C14–17 and chlorination levels at or exceeding 45% chlorine by weight.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Manual reporting for 2024 to 2026
Summary of Intent
Further to the notification in Advocacy Alert 9/2024 regarding the information session held with the DFFE, members are advised that the recording of the meeting and presentation are available from CAIA.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Air Quality Act
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) and disposable cylinders
Summary of Intent
As notified in Advocacy Alert 8/2024, a stakeholder meeting was held on 5 March 2024. A questionnaire has been circulated requesting information on the use and application of HFCs and products, and equipment containing HFCs. Information should be forwarded to the DFFE and the service provider by 22 March 2024.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
BIODIVERSITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Biodiversity Act
National biodiversity economy strategy
Summary of Intent
Further to the notification in Advocacy Alert 8/2024, an amended notice has been published on 8 March 2024 inviting comments on the reviewed strategy for a 14 day public consultation.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
South African National Biodiversity Institute
The status of biological invasions and their management in South Africa in 2022
Summary of Intent
Minister Creecy launched the third national report on 8 March 2024. Key findings include:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Amendments to regulations for adoption of spatial tools or environmental management instruments
Summary of Intent
The amendments to the regulations previously published on 5 April 2019 for public comment were published for implementation on 13 March 2024. The regulations provide for :Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
TRANSNET
Department of Public Enterprises
Transnet National Ports Authority
Draft guidelines for agreements, licences and permits
Summary of Intent
Transnet National Ports Authority has published a notice on 15 March 2024 inviting comments on the draft guidelines by 15 April 2024. The guideline describes how the Authority intends to perform some of its more important regulatory functions.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
National Economic Development and Labour Council
Economic and employment trends in South Africa
Summary of Intent
Nedlac’s latest Economic and Employment Trends in South Africa Report (March 2024) has been published that includes:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Quarterly Bulletin: Quarter 1
Summary of Intent
The bulletin for the first quarter 2024 has been published that includes:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
WATER
Department of Water and Sanitation
National Water Act
Water user associations established
Summary of Intent
Notices have been published confirming the establishment of the following associations:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
STANDARDS
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Amendment of standards
Summary of Intent
SABS has published a notice of the changes to standards. Standards that have been amended that may be of interest to members and have been published for comment are:
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TAXATION
National Treasury
South Africa Revenue Services
Levy payment submission dates
Summary of Intent
SARS has published the excise duty and levy payment submission dates for 2024/25. Carbon tax payments for the accounting period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 must be submitted and paid by 30 July 2024.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
National Treasury
South Africa Revenue Services
Updated facility codes
Summary of IntentThe facility codes used in Box 30 on the Customs Clearance Declaration (CCD) have been updated to include the details of the new approved container depot – Trans Modal Logistics South Africa in Durban.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ECONOMICS
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Weekly Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.
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