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e-Waste Assessment TanzaniaCPCT / EmpaPolicy Objectives Relevancy to e-waste managementnology Policy (1996)as tools for economic development,the improvement of human, physicaltechniques and organizational methods in theproduction of goods and services.and social well being, and for the protectionof national sovereignty.Promotes sharing of information on R & DR & D is still needed in the country in order tohave sustainable e-waste management in thecountry.Capacity building and sharing of knowledgeamong the stakeholders is also needed.4.1.2 e-Waste related LegislationThe Environmental Management Act (EMA) No. 20 of 2004 is the core legislation for all environmental issuesin the country. EMA (2004) provides the legal and institutional framework for sustainable managementof the environment. It also provides principles for environmental management, impact and risk assessments,prevention and control of pollution, waste management, environmental quality standards, public participation,compliance and enforcement. The Act provides a basis for the implementation of the National EnvironmentPolicy (1997) and the implementation of international instruments on environment including establishmentof national offices and focal points for the implementation of international agreements on environment.The Act stipulates the role of the local government in management and control of solid waste such as minimization,segregation, collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste from variousproducers in both urban and rural area. The Act also includes provisions for handling hazardous waste.The Environmental (Solid Waste Management) regulations of 2009 give further elaborations on the provisionsof EMA (2004) pertaining to solid waste management while the Environmental Management (HazardousWaste Control), 2009 elaborates on the provisions related to hazardous waste management. For instance,under solid waste management, the Environmental (Solid Waste Management) regulations of 2009prohibits any person to deposit certain solid waste such as electrical and electronic waste unless the receptaclehas been approved in accordance with the Environmental Management (Hazardous Waste Control) regulations,2009.Other related e-waste legislation include the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2003); Tanzania Bureau ofStandards Act, 1975 (Act No. 3 of 1975); Fair Competition Act, 2003; Merchandise Marks Act (1963); WaterResources Management Act No.11 (2009); and the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act No. 8(1982) and Local Government (District Authorities) Act No. 7 (1982). An overview of some of the existinglegislation including the responsible institutions and relevance to e-waste management is given in Table 8below.16/75
e-Waste Assessment TanzaniaCPCT / EmpaTable 8: Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations related to e-waste ManagementLegal InstrumentMajor Content / Objective(s)Influenceon e-wasteResponsible BodiesNational EnvironmentalManagement Act (EMA)No 20 of 2004.Provides principles for environmental management,impact and risk assessments, preventionand control of pollution, waste management,environmental quality standards, public participation,compliance and enforcement.HighVice President’s OfficeNational Environment ManagementCouncil (NEMC)Local Government AuthoritiesMain objective is to protect the environmentagainst pollution and promote sustainable managementof the environment.The Environmental (SolidWaste Management)Regulations of 2009Provides principles for management and controlof solid waste including administration and institutionalarrangement, licences and permitsHighVice President’s OfficeNational Environment ManagementCouncil (NEMC)Local Government AuthoritiesEnvironmental Management(Hazardous WasteControl), 2009Provides principles for management and controlof hazardous waste including e-waste.HighVice President’s OfficeNational Environment ManagementCouncil (NEMC)Local Government AuthoritiesTanzania Food, Drugsand Cosmetics Act(2003)To provide for the efficient and comprehensivecontrol and regulation of manufacture, import,export, distribution and sell of food, drugs, medicaldevices, cosmetics, herbal drugs, poisonsand medical devices for human consumption.LowTanzania Food and Drugs Authority(TFDAMinistry of Health and SocialDevelopmentOccupational Safety andHealth Act (2003)To protect workers’ safety, health and welfare inall workplaces.HighMinistry of Labour and YouthDevelopmentTo protect other persons than those at workagainst hazards to health and safety who maybe affected by the effects in connection with theactivities of persons at work.Occupational Safety and HealthAuthorityTanzania Bureau ofStandards Act, 1975 (ActNo. 3 of 1975);Provides for the establishment and functions ofthe Tanzania Bureau of Standards, a nationalstandardization body. TBS develops productsand environmental quality standards.HighMinistry of Industry, Trade andMarketingTanzania Bureau of StandardsFair Competition Act,2003 and MerchandiseMarks Act (1963)The Act establishes the Fair Competition Commission(FCC) with the aim of protecting andpromoting effective competition in trade andcommerce as well as protecting the consumersfrom unfair and misleading market conduct.The FCC is also charged with the responsibilityof enforcing the Merchandise Marks Act of 1963,which is the legal instrument for fighting counterfeits.The Merchandise Marks Act (1963) prohibitssupply of fake products, unsafe products andproducts which do not comply with the prescribedstandards of the products.HighFair Competition CommissionAtomic Energy Act(2003)Establishes the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commissionand provides for its functions in relationto the control of the use of ionizing and non ionizingradiation sources, the promotion of safeand peaceful uses of atomic energy and nucleartechnology.LowTanzania Atomic Energy CommissionWater Resources ManagementAct No.11(2009)Controls management of water resources in thecountry. It covers institutional framework for themanagement of water resources, at national andlocal levels, water rights, pollution control,standard for various uses and effluent dischargelimits.LowMinistry of Water and IrrigationUrban Water UtilitiesRiver Basins17/75
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