Authorization of Import

The Competent Authority may consent in a written form to the importation of hazardous wastes and other waste provided the following conditions are met:

• The exporting State is a Party to the Basel Convention, unless Article 11 applies.
• The request which complies with the requirements of the Convention has been received for a trans boundary movement containing the information listed in Annex V of the Basel Convention and the Competent Authority is satisfied with such information;
• The packaging and labeling conform with the requirements of international recognized rules, standards and practices;
• The specified approved recovery site or facility is capable of disposing of such waste in an environmentally sound manner;
• The State of import ensures that such wastes will be managed in an environmentally sound manner.

No movements of hazardous wastes or other wastes through the area under the national jurisdiction of a State of transit shall occur without prior written consent of the State in question subject to waiving of request by the State of transit.