Weekly Advocacy Alert – 18-2022

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Department of Health
National Health Act
International Health Regulations Act

Regulations relating to the surveillance and the control of notifiable medical conditions: draft amendment
Draft amendment to Regulations Relating to Environmental Health
Regulations Relating to Public Health Measures in Ports of Entry

Summary of Intent
The Department of Health has published a Notice extending the period for input to be provided on these draft Regulations. A total of three months, from the original publication date, has been given. However, the Notice also states that the period is three months from 4 May 2022. Furthermore, there is a discrepancy regarding the Regulations that are open for comment. CAIA will clarify the matter, but please take it that those alongside are included in the list.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

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Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations

Implementation of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Summary of Intent
The Department has published a Notice that allows existing stock to be non-compliant with the requirements of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (Hazardous Chemicals Agents Regulations) for a limited period.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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Department of Trade and Industry
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Chemical Weapons Working Committee

Associate Programme

Summary of Intent
As a member of the Chemical Weapons Working Committee and Council, CAIA has been requested to identify companies that would like to take part in a training programme (The Associate Programme) as the only companies in Africa taking part. Companies would need to host and train visiting individuals.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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CAIA
European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic)

European Commission’s Restrictions Roadmap

Summary of Intent
On 25 April 2022, the European Commission published a Restrictions Roadmap with an overview of planned and potential group restrictions “for the most harmful substances to human health and the environment”, according to the Commission. Cefic published a statement on the publication of this Roadmap, welcoming the increased transparency and foresight that this document gives but at the same time calling for a proper implementation process to ensure clarity of scope, consider risks and impacts on value chains, all based on the latest scientific advancements.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

ROAD TRANSPORTATION

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Business Unity South Africa

Working Group: The State of Road Infrastructure in South Africa

Summary of Intent
At a previous BUSA Trade, Transport and Logistics meeting it was agreed that a Working Group bne established as a result of a proposal by AgriSA following a study that had been undertaken in various provinces – especially in the rural areas – on the dire state of road infrastructure in the country.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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CAIA
Alta Swanepoel and Associates cc

Annual Road Traffic and Transport Legislation Workshop

Summary of Intent
The annual workshop will cover: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

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Department of Trade and Industry
Standards Act
South African Bureau of Standards

Draft for comment: SANS 10228Ed7 – The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes

Summary of Intent
Based on the 21st revision of the United Nations’ Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, the draft Standard covers the identification of dangerous goods capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety, or property and the environment, as well as the classification and proper shipping names for the dangerous goods that are regulated.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

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Business Unity South Africa

Economic Week Ahead

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa 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

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Business Unity South Africa

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

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