National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)RegulationsRegulations regarding the Control of the Import of Export of Waste, 2017Chapter 6 : Record Keeping12. Records of waste imported or exported |
| (1) | An importer or exporter of waste must keep accurate and up to date records that reflect: |
| (a) | classification of the waste; |
| (b) | quantity of waste; |
| (c) | origin/source of waste; |
| (d) | destination of waste; |
| (e) | date of import or export |
| (f) | safe disposal certificates where applicable; and |
| (g) | if applicable, the South African Waste Information System (SAWIS) registration number in terms of the National Waste Information Regulations, 2013 |
| (2) | The records contemplated in Regulation 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 must be— |
| (a) | retained for a period of at least five years; and |
| (b) | made available to the Department or a competent authority upon request |