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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
United National Institute for Training and Research
Globally harmonised system (GHS) guide
Summary of Intent
A companion guide to the GHS purple book was published in June 2024. The document describes the GHS, why it was developed and how it relates to the sound management of chemicals.
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United Nations Environment Programme
Global plastics treaty
Summary of Intent
Following the fourth session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC4) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, that took place from 23 to 29 April 2024 in Ottawa, Canada, has issued the revised draft text.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
Rotterdam Convention
Summary of Intent
Following the 19th meeting of the Chemical Review Committee of the Rotterdam Convention held from 3 to 6 October 2023 intersessional work has been carried out on ten chemicals for input to the next meeting that will be held during September 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
United Nations Environment Programme
Identification and management of sites contaminated by persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Summary of Intent
A webinar will be held on 16 July 2024 to raise awareness of the guidance on the identification and management of sites contaminated by POPs. The webinar will also share information on the status of work on the process for updating the guidance, including the extended deadline for providing comments and the remaining steps for its finalisation. Participants will also have the opportunity to seek clarifications and provide comments.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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Industry waste management forum
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 23/2024, the forum meeting was held on 20 June 2024. Presentations from the meeting have been shared with participants.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
INDUSTRIAL POLICY
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies
Dialogue on the role of masterplans in industrial policy
Summary of Intent
A hybrid dialogue will be held on 10 July 2024 from 11h00 to 13h00 where the key lessons learned from the implementation of master plans in industrial policy will be discussed. Members can register for the event at Meeting Registration - Zoom. 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
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA
Milla SA
Second conference
Summary of Intent
A conference will be held from 25 to 26 July 2024 in Durban where the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement will be presented, as well as the opportunities it creates and anticipated benefits, and potential pitfalls.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
Limiting use of water in Limpopo province
Summary of Intent
A water shortage exists in the catchment areas covering the Polokwane water supply system, Groot Letaba river system, Middle Letaba, Nsami, Mutshedzi, Nzhelele, Nwanedi and Luphephe systems/dams due to insufficient rains and over allocation on the water resources. Restrictions have been imposed on all water abstractions from surface and/or groundwater resources, and any part of the primary catchments. The restrictions apply from 28 June 2024 until further notice.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 Water and Sanitation (DWS)
National Water Act
Raw water charges for the 2024/25 financial year
Summary of Intent
Information on the raw water charges for the periods 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 were included in Advocacy Alert 3/2024. Business has been invited by the DWS to make a short presentation on the proposed charges at a meeting that is scheduled for 15 August 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
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Water research levy 2024/25 and other charges
Summary of Intent
There will be no increase in the water research levy for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The following rates and charges will be applicable from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025:
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TRANSPORT
Department of Transport
Railway Safety Regulator
Training service providers and licensing safety-critical grades
Summary of Intent
A framework to provide guidance on the governance structures and practical considerations that need to be in place to facilitate the practical implementation of the safety critical grades requirements was issued on 28 June 2024 for 60 day public 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
TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
Trade statistics for May 2024
Summary of Intent
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.1 billion in May 2024. This surplus was attributable to exports of R178.4 billion and imports of R158.3 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia.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
CAIA ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
Meetings and submissions
Summary of Intent
CAIA attended the following meetings: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