Weekly Advocacy Alert – 14-2022

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COVID-19

01

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Disaster Management Act
Department of Health
National Health Act
International Health Regulations Act
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Termination of National State of Disaster
Revocation of National State of Disaster
Amendment of Disaster Management Regulations
Proposed amendments to various health-related regulations
Replacement of Directions with amended Regulations and a Code of Practice
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Summary of Intent
CAIA members are no doubt aware of the rapidly changing regulatory landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it is, and is proposed to be, further managed in South Africa. Rather than providing these as separate alert matters, the changes already effected and those being proposed are provided for holistic consideration.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

GLOBALLY HARMONISED SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING OF CHEMICALS

02

Department of Employment and Labour
CAIA

Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations

Summary of Intent
Members are reminded of the compliance timeframe for implementation of the requirements of the Regulations that include aspects of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.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

CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

03

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Regulations to Phase-Out the Use of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) Contaminated Materials

Project Steering Committee: Removals Project

Summary of Intent
CAIA was involved with the development of the Regulations to Phase-Out the Use of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) Contaminated Materials and has been following reports of implementation and the challenges being experienced at the local level for a number of years.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

04

CAIA

European Commission

Summary of Intent
It has been reported that new sustainability requirements through design principles are to be put in place by the European Union as a part of its Green Deal. The requirements are likely to be applicable to the vast majority of articles entering the European Union market and may include content restrictions. 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

WASTE MANAGEMENT

05

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Waste Act

National Norms and Standards for the Treatment of Organic Waste

Summary of Intent
The finalisation of the Norms and Standards for implementation follows from the change in the regulatory environment regarding the treatment of Organic Waste, and the publication of the draft Norms and Standards for comment.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

06

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Waste Classification and Management Regulations
Normans and Standards

Review of Regulations and Norms and Standards 3/2022

Summary of Intent
CAIA drove the opening of the Waste Classification and Management Regulations and associated Norms and Standards with the Department that resulted in a review project that members have been updated on and asked to participate in (weekly Advocacy Alerts 38/2021 and 02/2022).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

07

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act

Atlantis Urban Area: Exemption from Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations

Summary of Intent
The Department has published an exemption notice for various development projects in the Atlantis Urban Area due to the adoption of the Generic Environmental Management Plan for the area. Certain listed activities will not require an environmental authorisation.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

AGRICULTURE SECTOR-RELATED FEES

08

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act

Regulations Relating to Tariffs for the Registration of Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, Stock Remedies, Sterilizing Plants and Pest Control Operator, Appeals and Imports: Amendment

Summary of Intent
The Department has published the amended list of tariffs, rates and scales for services, goods and supplies provided by the Department.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

ANNUAL REPORTS

09

Department of Higher Education and Training
Department of Employment and Labour

Annual Reports

Summary of Intent
The Departments of Higher Education and Training, and Employment of Labour have published their annual reports.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 TAXES/LEVIES

10

National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
Customs and Excise Act

Environmental taxes/levies

Summary of Intent
To give effect to the Budget Speech of 23 February 2022, the following changes to environmental-related taxes/levies have been published: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

11

Business Unity South Africa
CAIA

Economic Week Ahead

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.
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12

Business Unity South Africa
CAIA

Weekly Economic Briefing

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.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

13

National Economic Development and Labour Council
Business Unity South Africa

Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends

Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council’s latest (March 2022) Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends Report has been made available.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

14

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act

Standards Matters

Summary of Intent
A Notice sets out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled.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

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