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The Philippines issued a Chemical Control Order on Cyanide and its compounds in late 1997 and the Order took effect in early 1998. Cyanide and its compounds are usually used in a variety of industrial applications such as steel, plastics, synthetic fibers, chemical synthesis, mining, etc. However, cyanide and its compounds have been used increasingly for other purposes like jewelry cleaning agents, fishing, etc. The improper uses of cyanide chemicals damages the environment and often causes human injuries. To manage and control the use of cyanide chemicals more effectively, on Mar 9th, 2018, the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a draft document that specified and clarified the registration and license requirements stipulated in the CCO on cyanide chemicals.
Besides the usual CCO registration procedures, the draft document specified the following requirements:
The importers, distributors, end users of cyanide chemicals should register with DNER. The registration is a one-time thing unless an increase in import volume is requested, there is a change of plant’s location or a change in overall process.
The importers, distributors, end users of cyanide chemicals should obtain several qualifications, including the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), the online DENR-ID for hazardous wastes, the Discharge Permit, and other required environmental permits. (See also: Philippine EMB Clarified Confusions on Chemical Permits)
The importers of cyanide chemicals should apply for Importation Clearance. A list of registered firms which are potential buyers with quantity requirements should be provided.
The companies that purchase and distribute cyanide chemicals should obtain the corresponding license. The distributors should provide a list of registered end users which are potential buyers with the quantity requirements.
Companies that purchase and use cyanide chemicals should obtain the corresponding license. The end users should dispose of the expired and unused cyanide chemicals through registered treatment storage and disposal facilities.
The licenses are valid for 2 years and the renewal application should be submitted 1 month prior to the expiration date. The draft is now under public consultation and any comments may be sent to [email protected].
