Toxic Chemicals Regulations (Cap. 30:03)

LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 61 [Suhaidia ry] TOXIC CHEMICALS REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS RECULATIONS PART 1 PRELIMINARY 1. Citation. 2. Interpretation. PART 11 GENERAL 3. Prohibition of import, export , manufacture, use, etc. 4. Registered toxic chemicals. PART III REGISTRATION OF NEW CHEMICALS 5. Requirement for registration of toxic chemicals. 6. Application for registration of new toxic chemical, 7. Form of application. 8. Registration of toxic chemical. 9. Refusal to grant approval for registration. 10. Refusal to grant registration. II. Certificate of Registration. 12. Validity of registration. IJ. Amendment of conditions of registration and cancellation of registration. 14. Research permit and general research permit. 15. General research permit. 16. Discretion of Board to refuse to grant permit. L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 62 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS-Continued REGULATIONS PART IV REGISTRATION OF PREMISES FOR STORAGE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE, PACKAGING OR MANUFACTURING 17. Requirement for premises to be registered . 18. Inspection of premise. 19. Grant of registration. 20. Cancellation or variation of registration . 21. Notice of cancellation or variation of Toxic Chemical (Premises) Registration Certificate. PART V REQUIREMENTS FOR PREMISES REGISTERED FOR THE STORAGE OF MARKETABLE QUANTITIES OF TOXIC CHEMICALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE, PACKAGING OR MANUFACTURING 22. Registered premises . 23. Construction of premises. 24. Disposal of waste. 25. First Aid . 26. Storage and storage areas. 27. Directions on handling, use and storage. 28. Variation of directions. PART VI MANUFACTURE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 29. Approval required to manufacture or use a toxic chemical. 30. Determination of hazard. 31. Decision of Registrar. 32. Additional directions for safety. 33. Form of approval. 34. Revocation of approval. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regulations PART Vll IMPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 63 [Suhaidia ry] 35. Import of toxic chemical. 36. Validity of licence. 37 . Application for permit to draw down on import licence. 38. Import licence to be entered in Register of Licences. 39. Importer to keep records. 40. Cancellation of import licence. 41. Freight containers. 42. Documents necessary. PART VIll EXPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 43 . Export of toxic chemicals. 44. Validity of export licence. 45. Exporter to keep records. 46 . Cancellation of export licence. 47. Applicability of Part XII to export. PART IX APPEALS 48. Appeals. 49. Minister to consult. 50. Mode of disposing of appeals. PART X PACKAGING OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 51. Construction of packages. 52. Labelling and marking of packages. PART Xl TRANSPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 53. Date of entry. 54. Transport routes. 55. Transportation of toxic chemicals. L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 64 Chap. 30:03 [SubsidiilQ"] LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS-Continued REGULATIONS PART XII WARNING MARKS 56. Requirement to have warning marks . 57. Warning marks for transportation and storage. PART XlII MISCELLANEOUS SR. Records of sale and distribution of toxic chemicals. 59. Fees. 60. Amendment to Schedules. 61. Commencement. SCHEDULE I--ToXI C INDUSTRI AL CHEMI CALS. SCHEDULE II-CONTROLLED CHEMI CALS. SCHEDULE III-HIGHLY TOXI C CHEMI CALS. SCHEDULE IV-ToxI c CHEMI CALS A N D PRECURSORS U SE D I N TH E MANurACT URE or CHEMI CAL WEAPONS . SCHEDULE V-FORMS . SCHEDllLE VI-WARNIN G M ARKS . SCHEDULE VII-QUOTA ToxIC CHEMICALS. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals TOXIC CHEMICALS REGULATIONS made under section 12 PART 1 www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 65 [Suhaidia ry] 161 /2007 PRELIMINARY 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2. In these Regulations "Board" means the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board established under the Act; "controlled chemical" means a substance listed in Schedule II; "highly toxic chemical" means a substance listed in Schedule III which is characterised by a high risk of carcinogenic or teratogenic effects; "manufacture" includes preparing, synthesizing, reacting, mixing, diluting or formulating in relation to the use, production or packaging of a toxic chemical; "manufacturer" means a person who manufactures a toxic chemical for his own usc or for sale; "package" means any movable container used to transport, store, sell by wholesale or retail or to dispense a toxic chemical; "pipeline" means any pipe, tube or conduit which contains a toxic chemical; "Registrar" means the Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control referred to in the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act; "storage container" means any fixed tank, reservoir, reactor, receptacle or other fixed container used in connection with a toxic chemical; "toxic chemical" means any chemical, other than a pesticide, antiseptic , disinfectant, drug or preservative, which through its chemical action on life processes can cause death, temporary incapacitation or permanent harm to humans or animals, and includes all such chemicals irrespective of their origin or method of production or use; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Citation. Interpretation . r254120071. Schedule II. Schedule Ill . L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 66 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations "toxic industrial chemical" means a substance listed in Schedule I whose toxicity is higher than that of highly toxic chemicals for which there is less carcinogenic or teratogenic risk; and "workplace" includes a factory , warehouse, shop , farm, laboratory or educational establishment. PART II Prohibition of import, expo It , manufacture, use, etc. Registered toxic chem icals Schedules I, TI, m, IVandVll. Requirement fo r rc gi struti on of toxic chemicals. App licat ion fOJ registration of new toxic chemical. Form of application Schedule V. Forrn A. GENERAL 3. No person shall import, export, manufacture, store, transport, label, sell, distribute or otherwise dispose of any toxic chemical except in accordance with the Act or these Regulations. 4. (I) The Toxic Chemicals listed in Schedules I, II, III, IV and VII are deemed to be registered for the purpose of the Act. (2) The Minister may by Order amend Schedules I, II, III, IV and VII. PART III REGISTRATION OF NEW CHEMICALS 5. A person who wishes to import or manufacture a toxic chemical not listed in Schedules I through IV and Schedule VII shall apply to the Board for the registration of that toxic chemical. G. An application for the registration of a toxic chemical shall be addressed to the Board and submitted in duplicate to the Registrar by the manufacturer or his agent. 7. (I ) An application under regulation 6 shall (a) be made in the form set out as Form A of Schedule V; (b) contain the following information: (i) the existing or proposed trade name of the toxic chemical ; (ii) the common names and chemical names of the toxic chemical; (iii) the names and addresse s of the manufacturer, agent and importer; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 67 [Suhaidia ry] (iV) information of the stability in storage of the toxic chemical; (v) the recommended conditions of storage and form of package; (vi) information on the oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity of the toxic chemical and any active ingredient present therein ; (vii) information on hazards to persons using or handling the toxic chemical and precautions, equipment, protective clothing and facilities recommended to prevent the exposure of those persons to those hazards and information on measures to guard against flammable toxic chemicals; (viii) a statement indicating the physical form of the toxic chemical and information relative to each physical form ; (ix) full details of first aid and medical treatment which may he effectively used in cases of suspected poisoning by the toxic chemical; (x ) a copy or a draft of the labels and any accompanying instructions which are to be used in connection with the toxic chemicals; (xi) information on hazards which the toxic chemical may pose to domestic animals, bees. fishes. birds and other wildlife and adverse effects on soil, air and water; (xii) information on methods of safe disposal of waste toxic chemicals and any containers in which the toxic chemical was stored; (xiii) information on decontamination of spillages; L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 68 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations (c) Registration of toxic chemical. (xiv) a certified copy of the certificate of registration or any similar document issued in the country of origin of the toxic chemical by a competent authority acceptable to the Board, and certified copies of the labels and accompanying instructions used in that country together with certified English translations , where necessary, and if the toxic chemical is not sold in that country, the reason for it not being sold there shall be stated; and (xv) such other particulars as the Board may require; and be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of seven hundred and fifty dollars. (2) Every application shall be treated as confidential by the Board and shall be considered by the Board within one hundred and twenty days uf its receipt by the Registrar. (3) Where an applicant supplies a certified copy of a Certificate of Registration or any similar document issued by a competent authority ot another country, the Board may, it the application is accompanied by a copy of the conditions imposed on the sale or use of the toxic chemical in that country, dispense with any or all other particulars required to be submitted under subregulation (1). (4) Where an application is not accompanied by all the particulars required to be submitted by this regulation, the Board may give the applicant such time as it considers necessary to satisfy the requirements of this regulation. 8. (1) The Board shall, before granting approval for the registration of a toxic chemical, consider all information made available to it and. where the Board is satisfied that the use of the toxic chemical is justified, approval shall be granted. (2) Where the Board grants approval for the registration of a toxic chemical, the Registrar shall assign a registration number for use in connection with the toxic chemical. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regu la tions www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 69 [Suhaidia ry] (3) Where a toxic chemical is registered under subregulation (2), the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a Certificate of Registration of the toxic chemicaL (4) The registration of a toxic chemical shall be subject to such conditions as the Board considers necessary for the protection of human, animal and plant life and any other conditions the Board may consider appropriate, (5) A Toxic Chemical Registration Certificate shall be in the form set out as Form B of Schedule V. Form B. (6) A duly authenticated certificate of the Board IS conclusive evidence of registration of a toxic chemicaL 9. (I) The Board may refuse to grant approval for the registration of a toxic chemical where in its opinion (a) the application is not accompanied by all the particulars or samples required to be submitted under regulation 7; (h) the application contains information that is misleading, false, deceptive or likely to deceive or create an erroneous impression on the Board; (c) the person applying for the registration has failed to comply with the conditions subject to which any toxic chemical is registered; (d) the toxic chemical is not shown to be safe or efficacious when used as recommended; (e) the use of the toxic chemical is likely to constitute a hazard to public health, domestic animals, bees , fishes , birds or other wildlife or produce adverse effects to soil, air and water; or (1) the toxic chemical, or any residue thereof, is so persistent that it may result in a long-lasting pollution of the water or land on which it is used, (2) Where the Board decides not to grant approval for the registration of a toxic chemical it shall as soon as practicable thereafter, notify the applicant of its decision and the reasons therefor. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Refusal to grant approval fo r registration . L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 70 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations Refusal to grant registrat ion. Cert ificate of registration . Validity of regis trauon, 10. (1) Where the Board refuses to grant approval for the registration of a toxic chemical or where it cancels the registration of a toxic chemical , the applicant or the person to whom the certificate of registration was issued, as the case may be, shall, whether he has appealed or not against the decision of the Board, collect all packages of the toxic chemical, whether on sale or in storage, into such a place as the Board may direct, and shall keep it there until the Board decides the manner of its disposal. (2) Where the Board cancels the registration of a toxic ch em ical the Board shall , by Notice published in the Gazette and at least one daily newspaper, inform the public of the cancellation of registration. 11. A certificate of registration shall be signed by the Registrar or the Chairman of the Board and shall state (a) the trade name of the toxic chemical and the physical form in which it may be manufactured, imported, stored, sold or used; (h) the common name of the active ingredients in the toxic chemical and the percentage of each; (c) the registration number; (d) the conditions subject to which the registration is granted and the hazard class of the formulation; and (e) any other information which the Board considers necessary. 12. The registration of a toxic chemical shall remain valid notwithstanding a change in any or all of the following: (a) the trade name of the toxic chemical; (h) th e names and addresses of the manufacturer and his agent, if the change is notified to the Registrar within one month thereof; and (c) a defect in the certificate other than a defect in the signature on the certificate. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regu la tions www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 71 [Suhaidia ry] 13. (1) The Board may, at any time, review a toxic chemical which has been registered under this Act where evidence suggests that the chemical nature of the product requires such review. (2) Where the Board is satisfied under subregulation (1) that (a) the use of a toxic chemical is likely to endanger public health or to be dangerous to domestic animals, bees, fishes, birds, or other wildlife or produce adverse effects to soil, air and water; (h) information which was misleading, false, deceptive or likely to deceive or create an erroneous impression on the Board was submitted in SUpp0l1 of an application for registration and on the basis of which the toxic chemical was registered; or (c) the toxic chemical is significantly less efficacious than was made to appear in the application, it may amend the conditions subject to which the toxic chemical was registered or cancel the registration and the certificate of registration. (3) Where there has been a breach of any condition subject to which a toxic chemical was registered, the Board may cancel the registration and the certificate of registration. (4) Where the Board amends the conditions subject to which a toxic chemical was registered or it cancels the registration of a toxic chemical, it shall as soon as practicable thereafter, notify in writing, the person to whom the Certificate of Registration was issued and the notice shall state the reasons for amending the conditions or cancelling the registration, as the case may be. (5) Prior to the cancellation of registration under this regulation, the Board shall notify the initial applicant of such cancellation and publish a Notification of such cancellation in the Gazette and in at least one newspaper in daily circulation in Trinidad and Tobago. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Amendment of conditions of registration and cancellation of registration. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 72 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Researc h permit and general research p ermit . Form C. (6) Upon receipt of the notice referred to III subregulation (4), the person to whom the Certificate of Registration was issued shall, within thirty days, return the certificate to the Board for amendment or cancellation, as the case may be. 14. (1) The Board may grant a research permit to any competent person authorising him to manufacture, import, use, store and transport a registered toxic chemical in a manner not provided for in the Certificate of Registration, or an unregistered toxic chemical, solely for research purposes . (2) An application for a research permit and a general research permit shall be (a) made in the form set out as Form C in Schedule V; (b) addressed to the Board and submitted through the Registrar; and (c) accompanied by non-refundable fee of seven hundred and fifty dollars. (3) A research permit shall be subject to such conditions as the Board considers necessary for the protection of public health, domestic animals , bees, fishes, birds, other wildlife and the environment and shall , subject to subreg ulation (4), be valid for such period as the Board shall specify therein. (4) A research permit may be (a ) renewed from time to time subject to any condition the Board considers necessary to impose; and (b) be amended or cancelled at any time. (5) The Board may, before granting a research permit under subregulation (1). request (a) satisfactory evidence of the competence of the person proposing to do the research; (b) satisfactory evidence of the research facilitie s available to him; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 73 [Suhaidia ry] (c) a dossier upon completion of the research; (d) information regarding the uses to which the toxic chemical may be put; and (e) any other information it considers necessary. (6) A research permit shall be in the form set out as Form 0 in Schedule V. 15. (I) The Board may grant a general re search permit to a government department, or to any other department, institution or organisation authorising it to manufacture, import, use, store or transport a registered toxic chemical in a manner not provided for in the Certificate of Registration, or for an unregistered toxic chemical, solely for research purposes, if it is satisfied that the government department or that other department, institution or organisation is capable of (a) observing the conditions subject to which the general research permit may be issued; and (h) controlling the use, storage and disposal of the toxic chemical. (2) The provisions of subregulations (3) and (4) of regulation 14 apply to a general research permit issued under subregulation (I). 16. The Board may (a) refuse to issue a research permit to any person or a general research permit to a government department or any other department, institution or organisation on the grounds of non-compliance with any condition of a research permit or a general research permit, which was previously issued to that person, government department, or other department, institution or organisation; (b) cancel or amend a research permit or a general research permit if it is satisfied that any information given to the Board was misleading, false, deceptive or likely to create an erroneous impression on the Board; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Form D. G s-nera! research permit. Discretion of Board to refuse to grant permit. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 74 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations (c) refuse to issue a research permit or a general research permit. if. in its opinion. the use of the toxic chemical is likely to constitute a hazard to public health, domestic animals, bees, fishes , birds and other wildlife, and to produce adverse effects to soil, air and water. R equirement for prem ises to be registe red. Form E. PART IV REGISTRATION OF PREMISES FOR STORAGE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE, PACKAGING OR MANUFACTURING 17. (1) No person may store for the purpose of (a) sale by wholesale; (b) packaging; or (c) manufacturing, toxic chemicals in marketable quantmes except in premises registered by the Board [or the storage of toxic chemicals. (2) The owner or occupier of any premises who desire s to store marketable quantities of toxic chemicals on that premises for the purpose of sale, packaging or manufacturing shall before doing so, apply to the Board for the premises to be registered. (3 ) An application under subregulation (2) shall be made in the form set out as Form E of Schedule V. (4) An application under this regulation shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of three hundred dollars and shall include-s (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the type of toxic chemicals which will be manufactured, stored or sold at the premises; and (c) the number of persons to be employed at the premises, their names and where applicable, their qualifications. (5) The owner or occupier of premises used for the storage of marketable quantities of toxic chemicals for the UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 75 [Suhaidia ry] purpose of sale , packaging or manufacturing before the commencement of these Regulations, may apply to the Registrar for the premises to be registered within one hundred and twenty days in the manner prescribed. 18. (l) Where an application for the registration of premises has been made, the Registrar shall arrange for an inspection of the premises by an inspector, an analyst, a medical examiner or a member of the Board who shall prepare a report to be submitted to the Board as early as possible. (2) Upon consideration of a report sub mitted under subregulation (1), if in the opinion of the Board, the premises, facilities or staffing need to be altered to comply with the requirements of these Regulations, the Registrar sha ll issue a notice to the owner or occupier specifying the alterations to be made, and shall withhold the registration of the premises until the alterations are satisfactorily completed. 19. (1) Where the Board is satisfied that the premises in relation to an application made under this regulation is suitable to be used for the storage of marketable quantities of toxic chemicals for the purpose of sale, packaging or manufacturing and meet the requirements of these Regulations. it may register the premises for such purpose and issue a Toxic Chemical (Premises) Registration Certificate for a period of three years and attach such condition to the registration of the premises as it deems necessary. (2) A Toxic Chemical (Premises) Registration Certificate issued under subregulation (1) shall be in the form set out as Form F of Schedule V. 20. Where the owner or occupier of premises registered under the Act has been convicted of an offence under the Act or these Regulations, the Board may direct the Registrar to cancel or V:lry :lny Toxic Chemical (Premises) Registration Certificate issued in respect of those premises. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Inspection of Premises. Grant of Registration . Form F. Cance l lat ion or variation of registration . L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 76 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Notice of cancellation or variation of Toxic Chemical (Premises) Registration Certificate, Registered Premises. Construction of Premises. Sched ul e VI. 21. Notice of cancellation or variation of a Toxic Chemical (Premises) Registration Certificate shall be sent to the owner or occupier of the premises and such cancellation or variation shall have effect on his receipt of the notice. PART V REQUIREMENTS FOR PREMISES REGISTERED FOR THE STORAGE OF MARKETABLE QUANTITIES OF TOXIC CHEMICALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE, PACKAGING OR MANUFACTURING 22. Premises referred to in Part IV which are registered for the storage of marketable quantities of toxic chemicals for the purpose of sale, packaging or manufacturing, shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of regulations 23 to 28. 23. Premises shall be constructed as follows: (a) the site shall not be such as to cause or allow entry to run-off and liquid effluent into adjoining or adjacent property; (b) facilities for run-off from the premises, especially from the storage areas, shall be constructed so as to avoid contamination of public waterways, and such run-offs shall not enter septic tanks; (c) areas and sections of the premises used for the storage or the exposure for sale of toxic chemicals shall be clearly defined and shall be separated from other areas and sections of the premises which shall be identifiable by permanent signs, and the appropriate warning marks contained in Schedule VI fixed above their entrances; (d) buildings shall be of sound materials and shall be constructed in such a way as to minimize contamination of adjacent premises; (e) floors shall be capable of being easily cleaned; (1) the sales area shall be separated from areas used for mixing, formulating or repackaging toxic UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 77 [Suhaidia ry] chemicals so as to minimize the movement of toxic chemicals. dust or vapours into the sales area where customers have access; (g) natural or artificial lighting shall be adequate to ensure easy reading of labels and instructions and for identification of materials ; (h) electrical wiring shall comply with the National Wiring Code of Trinidad and Tobago; 0) filament lamps shall be placed or guarded so as to prevent ignition of any flammable materials, and any guard or shade used for this purpose shall be suitable to withstand the heat from the lamp; (j) switchgear, switches and power points (such as socket outlets) shall be approved for use in hazardous situations and shall not be placed where Ilauunable dusts and vapours accumulate ; (k) an adequate supply of water shall be readily available on the premises at all times for the purpose of washing of the body and washing away spillages into sumps; and (L) eye fountains with a regular supply of clear water shall be available at all times . 24. (1) Waste materials containing toxic chemicals shall be destroyed or disposed of by a method specified by the Registrar so as to prevent any risk to the public or the environment. (2) Facilities for the disposal of empty packages and containers and spilled or waste toxic chemicals shall be such as to avoid contamination of the environment. (3) Covered du stbins and other receptacle s for waste and spillage shall be made of materials able to resist corrosion by toxic chemical waste and shall be made sufficiently secure to di scourage the removal of waste material by unauthorised persons and to prevent spillage of toxic chemicals. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Disposal of waste. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 78 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Firs t Aid . Storage and sto rag e areas. Directions on use, handling and storage. 25. (1) First Aid facilities shall be readily available on the premises to assist in countering the adverse effects of toxic chemicals in intimate contact with humans through cuts, wounds, eyes, nostrils and otherwise. (2) Advice on antidotes and instructions will be provided to the owner or occupier by the Minister responsible for health. 26. (I) The storage areas and shelf areas for packages of toxic chemicals to be sold shall be effectively and conspicuously separated from the storage areas and shelf areas used for all foods or animal feeds, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and non pharmaceuticals intended tor use by humans. (2) Toxic chemicals referred to in Schedule I, II, Ill, IV, or VII shall be securely stored by the importer, exporter, manufacturer or user and all quantities received or removed from stores shall be recorded and signed for by the person responsible for the keeping of the stores. (3) Access to the stores referred to in subregulation (2) shall be limited to authorised persons who are aware of the hazards of the toxic chemicals and who have been trained in the appropriate safety procedures needed to handle the toxic chemicals . (4) The premises in which toxic chemicals are stored shall , in addition to conforming with other written laws rt'l:lting to land development, be designed to resist high winds, floods and unauthorised access. 27. (1) The Registrar may issue directions requmng the manufacturer, his agent or the person in charge of a workplace to take the following precautions for the use of, handling or storing a toxic chemical: (a) display appropriate warning signs with information about the precautions and methods uf handling and use to be observed in connection with the toxic chemical; (h) provide suitable protective clothing and equipment for the use of workers engaged in the use, handling or storage of the toxic chemical; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 79 [Suhaidia ry] (c) advise in writing, of the manner of use, handling or storage of the toxic chemical so as to prevent any hazard to the health of workers, the public, or the environment; (d) provide such equipment as is necessary to contain, neutralize and remove any toxic chemical that is accidentally spilt, discharged or allowed to escape ; (e) advise in writing, of the manner in which wastes, used storage containers or packages, damaged machines or apparatus are to be disposed of; (1) report to the Registrar at intervals set by the Registrar, the quantity of the toxic chemicals listed in Schedule I, II, Ill, IV or VII that is stored on the premises; (g) inform the Commissioner of Police, the Chief Fire Officer, the Director of disaster preparedness in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry with responsibility for health, that a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule 1, II, Ill, IV or VII is used, handled or stored on the premises and indicate the parts of the premises where it is stored or used; or (h) request the employer to arrange annual medical examination of workers in the workplace with the appropriate investigation. (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (l), the Registrar may issue general directions to manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and users of toxic chemicals referred to in Schedule I, II, Ill, IV or VII concerning the precautions to be taken when such toxic chemical is used, handled or stored in the workplace. 28. Where directions have been issued by the Registrar under regulation 27, they may be varied according to the particular conditions and circumstances of the workplace and the usc or methods of handling or storage employed therein. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Variation of directions . L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 80 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Approval required to manufacture or use a toxic chemical Form G. D eterminati on of hazard. PART VI MANUFACTURE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 29. (1) A person who intends to manufacture a toxic chemical, or to use a toxic chemical as an input, ingredient or part of a manufacturing process of another chemical. shall apply to the Registrar for his prior approval to do so in the form set out as Form G of Schedule V. (2) A per~on who applies for approval Linder subregulation (1) shall pay the application fee of $750.00 and provide the Registrar with the following information: (0 ) address of the premises where manufacture or use as a part of a manufacturing process is intended; (b) manufacturing proce~~es to be applied; (c) chemical name, common name and formula of the toxic chemical to be manufactured or to be used as a part of a manufacturing process; (d) trade name or brand under which sale of the toxic chemical is proposed; (e) type of packaging and labelling to be used; (1) precautions to be used to protect workers, the public and the environment against toxic effects; (g) hazards associated with toxic chemicals and the precautions to be taken ; (h) methods of analysis of toxic chemicals and their detection in air, soil, water or biological materials; and (i) methods proposed to be used for the disposal of wastes, effluents or materials which may be contaminated by toxic chemicals. 30. The Registrar may require a manufacturer to provide any additional information which may assist in determining the hazard that may be caused to man or animal or to the environment if a toxic chemical is used as a part of a manufacturing process, manufactured, or transported in Trinidad and Tobago. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regu la tions www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 81 [Suhaidia ry] 31. (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the Registrar shall consider the information provided under regulations 29 and 30 and may (a) approve the manufacture of the toxic chemical as proposed; (b) approve the use of the toxic chemical in the manufacturing process of another toxic chemical; (c) approve the manufacture of the toxic chemical subject to conditions additional to, or different from those proposed; or (d) reject the application. (2) Where an application for approval to manufacture or use a toxic chemical as a part of a manufacturing process is made under regulation 29, the Registrar shall approve the application where he is satisfied that the manufacturer is capable of complying with the requirements or conditions which will reasonably ensure that the toxic chemical will not cause harm to humans, animals or to the environment. (3) Where the Registrar rejects an application he shall provide the applicant with the reasons in writing, for so doing. 32. Regulation 31 shall not apply to a laboratory operated by an institution recognised by the Registrar as a bona fide institution for education purposes or established for carrying out research or testing on toxic chemicals, but such institution shall be subject to any directions that the Registrar may issue on safety and other measures to be adopted in the course of its activities. 33. (1) The Registrar shall grant approval to the applicant under regulation 31, in the form set out as Form H of Schedule V. (2) An approval under subregulation (1) may contain conditions to be observed by the manufacturer that are peculiar to the particular toxic chemical. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Decision of Registrar Additional directions for safety. Form of appro va l. Form H. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 82 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Revocation of approval. Import of toxic chemical. Form I. 34. Where approval has been granted by the Registrar under regulation 11, and the Registrar subsequently receives information that the toxic chemical for which approval was granted has a particular hazard that was not known at the time approval was given. the Registrar may amend or revoke the approvaL PART Vll IMPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 35. (I) No person shall import a toxic chemical listed in Schedule I, II, III, IV or VII unless he holds a licence and where applicable, a permit to so import issued under these Regulations. (2) Subject to subregulation (6) where a person wishes to import a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule I, II, III, IV or VIr. he shall apply to the Board. in the form set out as Form I of Schedule V, for a licence to import the toxic chemicaL (3) An application under subregulation (2) shall contain (a) the name, place of business and the nature of business of the applicant; (b) the name and address of the manufacturer; (c) the trade name of the toxic chemical; (d) the quantity of the toxic chemical which is to be imported during the life of the licence; and (e) such other particulars as the Board may require. (4) An application under this regulation shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of two hundred dollars. (5) Where the Board is satisfied that an applicant under subregulation (2) meets the requirements of the Act and these Regulations, it may grant an import licence to the applicant for the importation of the toxic chemical and attach such conditions to the licence as it considers necessary. (6) The Board may on application by an importer, allow any toxic chemical listed in Schedule VB to he imported into Trinidad and Tobago in such quantity as determined by the Registrar. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 83 [Suhaidia ry] (7) The Registrar in determining the quantity of a toxic chemical under subregulation (6) that may be imported in any given year shall refer to the amount that the applicant uses or sells . . III any given year. (8) Where the amount of the quota on a licence is expended the quota may be increased on application to the Board. (9) An import licence granted under this regulation shall be in the form set out as Form J of Schedule V. For m J. (10) A licence shall be signed by the Registrar or the Chairman of the Board and shall state (a) the trade name ot the toxic chemical and the physical form in which it may be imported, stored, sold or used; (b) the conditions subject to which the licence is granted; (c) the quantity of the toxic chemical which is to be imported during the life of the licence; and (d) such other requirement and information as the Board considers necessary. (11) Subregulation (10) does not preclude the Registrar from requiring of an importer any other information relevant to the importation or distribution of a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule I, II, III or IV. (12) The Registrar shall not grant approval to import a toxic chemical referred to in subregulation (1), unless satisfactory details are provided by the importer. (13) Where the Board decides not to grant or renew a licence to import a toxic chemical, it shall as soon as practicable thereafter, inform the applicant of its decision and the reasons thereof. 36, (1) Subject to subregulation (2), a licence to import a toxic chemical (a) listed under Schedule I, II, III or IV shall be valid for a period of three years or for such lesser period as the Board may determine; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 V"lilli ly uf licence. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 84 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations (b) listed under Schedule VII shall be valid for a period of one year, and may be renewed from time to time on such conditions as the Board considers necessary. (2) A licence to import a toxic chemical shall remain valid notwithstanding a change in any or all of the following: (a) the trade name of the toxic chemical; and (b) the name and address of the importer or the manufacturer, it the change is notified to the Registrar within one month thereof. Appli cati on fo r permit to draw down on import licence. Form K. Import licence to be entered in Register of Licences. Import er to keep record s. 37. (1) Prior to the importation of a toxic chemical under Schedule VII for which a licence is granted under regulation 35, the importer shall provide the Registrar with (0) all information required by regulation 29(2)(0) , (b) , (c) , (d), (1), (g) and 0); (b) information as to the means of transport to be used; (c) the estimated date of arrival of the toxic chemical; and (d) such other information as the Registrar may require. (2) Notwithstanding the issuance of a licence under section 35, where a person wishes to draw down from the total quantity approved on an import licence for the purpose of a particular entry, he shall apply to the Board for a permit to import the draw down, in the form set out as Form K of Schedule V. 38. Where the Board grants a licence to import a toxic chemical, the Registrar shall enter particulars of the licence in the Register of Licences . 39. The holder of a licence to import a toxic chemical shall keep records showing (a) the quantity of the toxic chemical he has imported; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regu la tions www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 85 [Suhaidia ry] (b) the date of importation of the toxic chemical; (c) the name and address of the manufacturer of the toxic chemical; and (d) such other information as the Board may require. 40. (1) Subject to subregulation (2) , the Board may cancel a licence to import a toxic chemical (a) upon breach of a condition subject to which the import licence was granted; (b) where the holder of the import licence contravenes any provision of the Act or the Regulations ; (c) where the Board is satisfied that information which was misleading, false or deceptive or likely to deceive or create an erroneous impression on the Board was submitted in support of the import licence and on the basis of which the import licence was granted or renewed; (d) upon failure of the importer to keep up-to-date import records in accordance with regulation 39; (e) where the licensee has been con victed of an offence in any country relating to the manufacture of (i) illicit drugs; or (ii) chemical weapons; and (1) for any other reason where the Board thinks it proper to do so. (2) Where the Board cancels a licence, it shall as soon as practicable thereafter, notify in writing the person to whom the licence was granted and such notice shall state the reason for the cancellation. 41. A person who imports a toxic chemical into Trinidad and Tobago by a freight container shall do so only by means of a freight container that is designed, constructed, tested, and used in accordance with (a) International Standards; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Cancellation of import licence. Fr ei ght containers. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 86 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations (b) the rules of the International Maritime Organisation; (c) the rules of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (d) regulations or standards of the country of origin; and (e) relevant standards of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards. Form L. Docum ents nece~~ary. (2) The importer of a toxic chemical under this regulation shall, as soon as he knows that the toxic chemical is ready for removal from the freight container, give due notice to the Inspector, who shall as soon as possible thereafter, examine the said container to determine whether it is contaminated. (3) Where a freight container is found to be contaminated with a toxic chemical it shall be cleaned and decontaminated by the agent or importer to the satisfaction of the inspector who, upon being satisfied that the container has been decontaminated, shall issue to the importer or his agent a certificate of decontamination in the manner set out as on Form L of Schedule V. (4) A person who does not comply with the requirements of subregulation (1). shall not be allowed to remove the toxic chemical from the container. 42. (I) Shipments of toxic chemicals imported into Trinidad and Tobago shall be accompanied by documents printed in the English language clearly stating (a) the common name of the acti ve ingredient of the toxic chemicals; (b) the percentage of the active ingredient; (c) the hazard class of the toxic chemicals formulation; (d) any other hazard associated with the cargo; and (e) remedial action to be taken in case of emergency. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regu la tions www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 87 [Suhaidia ry] (2) The documents referred to in subregulation (1) shall he delivered hy the importer to the Port Authority or Airports Authority through which the cargo or shipment of toxic chemicals passes at least forty-eight hours before its arrival so that the relevant Authority may ensure that safe and appropriate methods of handling, transport and storage are being used . PART Vlll EXPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 43. ( I) A person who proposes to export a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule I, II, III, IV or VII shall apply to the Board in the form set out as Form M of Schedule V for a licence to export each shipment of the toxic chemical. (2) An application under subregulation (1) shall contain (a) the name, place of business and the nature of business of the applicant; (b) the name and address of the manufacturer, (c) the trade name of the tOXIC chemical; and (d) such other particulars as the Board may require. (3) Where the Board is satisfied that the exporter meets the requirement of the Act and these Regulations it may grant the exporter a licence to export the toxic chemical. (4) A licence for the export of a toxic chemical shall be in the form set out as Form J of Schedule V and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of two hundred dollars. (5) Before exporting a chemical for which a licence is granted under subregulation (1), the exporter shall provide to the Registrar (a) information as to the means of transport to be used; (b) the estimated date of export of the toxic chemical; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 EXPOlt of toxic c bemic nlu . FormM. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 88 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Validity of export licence. Exporter to keep records . Can cellation of export licence. (C) the name of the importing country; and (d) such other information as may he required hy the Registrar. (6) The Board shall not grant approval to export a toxic chemical referred to in subregulation (1). unless satisfactory details are provided by the exporter. (7) Where the Board decides not to grant or renew a licence to export a toxic chemical. it shall as soon as practicable thereafter, inform the applicant of its decision and the reasons thereof. (8) Subregulation (6) does not preclude the Registrar from requiring of an exporter any other information relevant to the export of a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule I, II, III, IV or VII. 44. A licence to export a toxic chemical shall remain valid notwithstanding a change in any or all of the following: (a) the trade name of the toxic chemical; and (b) the name and addre ss of the consignee or the manufacturer, if the change is notified to the Registrar within one month thereof. 45. The holder of a licence to export a toxic chemical shall keep records showing (a) the quantity of the toxic chemical he has exported; (h) the date of export of the toxic chemical: (c) the name and address of the manufacturer of the toxic chemical; (d) the name of the consignee to whom the toxic chemical is to be exported; and (e) such other information as the Board may require. 46. (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the Board may cancel a licence to export a toxic chemical (a) upon breach of a condition subject to which the licence to export a toxic chemical was granted; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 89 [Suhaidia ry] (h) where the holder of the licence to export a toxic chemical contravenes any provision of the Act or the Regulations; (c) where the Board is satisfied that information which was misleading, false or deceptive or likely to deceive or create an erroneous impression on the Board was submitted in support of the licence to export a toxic chemical and on the basis of which the licence to export a toxic chemical was granted or renewed; (d) upon failure of the exporter to keep up-to-date export records in accordance with regulation 45 ; (e) where the licensee has been con victed of an offence in any country relating to the manufacture of (i) illicit drugs; or (ii) chemical weapons; and (1) for any other reason where the Board thinks it proper to do so. (2) Where the Board cancels a licence to export a toxic chemical it shall as soon as practicable thereafter, notify in writing the person to whom the licence was granted and such notice shall state the reason for the cancellation. 47. Pall XII shall apply to all containers used for the export Applicabil ity of Part XU to of toxic chemicals. export. PART IX APPEALS 48. (1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Appeals. Board may, at any time within 60 days of the decision, by notice in writing, appeal to the Minister against such decision. (2) A notice under subregulation (I) shall state the grounds on which the appeal is based and shall be filed with the Registrar. L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 90 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations Minister to consult. Mod e of disposin g of appeals . Construction of packages . Lab elling and marking of packages. (3) Within 21 days of the receipt of the notice the Board shall send to the Minister the notice of appeal, the reasons for its decision and any other documents that the Minister may require. 49. (1) In reviewing a decision of the Board, the Minister may consult with any person he considers competent for the purpose . (2) The Board shall regulate the procedure on appeal. 5U. (1) The Minister may dispose of an appeal either by confirming or reversing the decision of the Board and by giving such directions as may be necessary for giving effect to his decision. (2) Where the Board refuses to grant a licence under these Regulations or the Minister confirms such a decision of the Board, the appellant is not precluded from making a new application in respect of the same toxic chemical. PART x PACKAGiNG OJ:<' TOXiC Clll.;l\UCALS 51. Packages which are used for the import, export, transport , storage or sale of toxic chemicals shall be designed, constructed, tested and used in accordance with (a) recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods published by the United Nations; (h) International Standards; (c) rules of the International Maritime Organisation; or (d) rules of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (e) regulations or standards in foreign countries recognised as equivalent to or more stringent than the above; and (1) Trinidad and Tobago Standards. 52. (1) Packages other than shipping carton s and retail packages which contain a toxic chemical shall be labelled with (a) the common name in English of the active ingredient of the toxic chemical; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regu la tions www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 91 [Suhaidia ry] (h) the concentration of the toxic chemicals; (c) the appropriate warning marks in accordance with Part XII ; (d) a statement or waming mark that the package should not be stored or transported in close proximity to food , feeds, or any substance intended for consumption by humans or animals. (2) Shipping cartons and retail packages containing prepackaged toxic chemicals for retail sale shall be labelled with (a) the common name in English of the active ingredient of the toxic chemicals; (h) the concentration of the toxic chemicals; (c) the hazard class of the toxic chemicals or of the toxic chemicals formulation; (d) the appropriate warning marks in accordance with Part XII ; (e) a statement that the carton should not be stored or transported in close proximity to food, feeds or any substance intended for consumption by humans or animals; (1) instructions for proper storage; and (g) any other information required by the Board . PART Xl TRANSPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS 53. Where the Regi strar approves the importation or exportation of a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule 1, II, Ill, IV or VII the importer or exporter shall inform the authority controlling the P011 of entry that the shipment is expected to arrive or depart and shall provide the authority with a copy of the relevant approval granted under these Regulations. 54. Before removing the shipment of a toxic chemical referred to in Schedule I, II, III, IV or VII from a port, the importer, exporter, manufacturer or shipping agent shall inform (a) the Transport Conuniss ioner that the shipment will be removed, indicating the date UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Date of entry . Transport routes. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 92 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations (h) and time during which public transport routes will be used; and the Commissioner of Police, Chief Fire Officer, Director of Disaster Preparedness in the Office of the Prime Minister. and the Ministry with responsibility for health of (i) the nature of the shipment; (ii) the means and route of transport; (iii) the place where it is destined to be stored, used or manufactured; and (iv) the appropriate means for handling the material in case of accident or emergency, Transportation of to x ic chemicals. who may give such directions in accordance with regulation 55 , as they see fit. 55. (I ) Where toxic chemicals are transported in bulk, they shall be transported in packages or containers which are constructed, handled and labelled in accordance with the recommendations of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, the International Civil Aviation Organisation or the International Maritime Organisation. (2) The owner of every vehicle used to transport toxic chemicals shall ensure that (a) there is attached thereto prominent warning signs as required by Part XII indicating that the load which is carried is hazardous; and (h) the dri ver and operators of the vehicle understand the procedures to be used in emergencies or accidents, to minimise the risks from exposure to these chemicals. (3) The Transport Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may require that vehicles transporting toxic chemicals (a) be escorted; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 93 [Suhaidia ry] (h) follow a specified route; (c) travel at a specified speed; or (d) travel during specified hours or days, to minimise the risk of accident to the vehicle and hazards to the public . PART xu WARNING MARKS 56. All containers used to hold toxic chemicals whether for the purpose of sale, storage, transport or manufacture shall have affixed to it the appropriate warning marks set out in Schedule VI. 57. (1) Every freight container and every bulk unit used for the transportation or storage of a toxic chemical shall be clearly marked with the warning marks in accordance with subregulation (2) and including marks indicating whether the toxic chemicals is a toxic hazard. (?) The warning marks used shall he in accordance with (a) recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods published by the United Nations; (h) rules of the International Maritime Organisation for shipments by sea; (c) rules of the International Civil Aviation Organisation for shipments by air; (d) Appendix B of the Trinidad and Tobago Standard TTS 21 10 500 Part 8; or (e) regulations or standards in foreign countries recognised as equivalent to or more stringent than the above, and shall comply with such other written laws relating to transportation of dangerous materials. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Requirement to hav e warning marks . Schedul e VI. Warning marks for transport ation and storag e. L.R.O. 112009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 94 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations PART Xlll Records of sale and distribution of toxic r-he mir-nl s MISCELLANEOUS 58. (1) Where an importer Of manufacturer sells or distributes a toxic chemical, he shall record the quantity sold or distributed and inform the Registrar of the name and address of the place where the toxic chemical is to be stored, used or manufactured. (2) Records of transactions in toxic chemicals referred to in Schedule I, II, Ill, IV or VII shall be kept securely by the importer, exporter or manufacturer, for a period of not less than five years. Fees. 59. (1) Fees payable under these Regulations shall be paid to the Comptroller ofAccounts or to any Revenue Officer and the receipt shall be submitted with the application. (2) The provisions of these Regulations requiring the payment of fees shall not apply to the State . Amendment to Schedules. Commencement. 60. The Minister may amend the Schedules from time to time by Notice published in the Gazette and in at least two newspapers in daily circulation in Trinidad and Tobago. 61. These Regulations shall come into effect on 1st September, 2007 . UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regulations SCHEDULE I TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 95 [Suhaidia ry] (Regulations 2, 4, 5, 26, 27, 35, 36,43,53,54 and 60). I . Acetaldehyde 2. Acctutcs (ethyl, propyl, isopropyl , butyl and amyl) 3. Acrolein 4. Aerylamide 5. Acrylates (methyl, ethyl, butyl and isobutyl) 6. Acrylonitrile 7. Amines (diethylamine, isopropanolamine, triethylamine) 8. Ammonium chloride 9. Ammonium thioglycollate 10. Aniline II . Benzyl alcohol 12. Butane U. Butanols 14. Calcium carbide 15. Cadmium and its compounds 16. Carbon dioxide 17. Carbon disulphide 18. Carbon monoxide 19. Carbon tetrachloride 20. CIIlul iue 21. Chlorobenzene 22. Chloropicrin 23. Copper and its compounds 24. Cresol (cresylic acid) 25 . Cyclohexane 26. Cyclohexanone 27. Cumene (i sopropylbenzene) 28. Diacetone alcohol 29. Dichloro ethane 30. I, I-Dichloro-I-t1uroethane 31. Dichloropropane 32. Dichloropropene 33 . Diethyl phthalate 14 Tlirnethyl amine xnl nt ion« 35. Dioctyl phthalate 36. Diphenylmethane diisocyanate 37. Epichlorhydrin 38. Ethyl acetate 39. Ethyl benzene L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 96 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations SCHEDULE I-Continued TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS 40. Ethyl glycol !J I. Ethylene dibromide 42. Ethylene dichloride 43. Ethylene glycol 44 . Ethylene oxide 45. Fluorides 46 . Formaldehyde 47 . Formarnide 48. Formic acid 49 . Gasoline 50. Glycol ethers 51. Glycol ethers acetates 52. Heptane 53. Hexamethylene diisocyanate 54. Hexane 55. Hydrazine 56. Hydrogen pero xide (40% to 80%) 57. Hypochlorites (sodium and potassium) 58. Isobutyl alcohol 59 . Isoprene (inhibited) 60. Isopropyl acetate 61. Isopropyl alcohol 62. Isopropyl benzene 63. Kerosene 64. Lead and its compounds 65. Maleic anhydride 66. Mercury and its compounds 67. Methacrylates 68. Methacrylic acid (inhibited) 69. Methanol 70. Methylisobutyl carbinol 71. Methylene chloride 72. Naphthalene 73. Naphthenic Acid and its salts 74. Nickel and its compounds 75. Nitric acid 76. N-Nitrosodiethanolamine 77. Peutacholoropheuul aud sudi Ulll peutuchloropheuare 78. Pentane UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations 79. Pentanols 80. Perc hloroethylene 81. Petroleum ethers (spirit) 82. Petroleum jelly 83. Phenols R4. Phenylmercuric co mpo unds 85. Phosphonic acid 86. Phosphoric acid 87. Picric acid xx. Propane 89. Propanols 90. Propylene glycol 91. Propylene oxide 92. Selenious acid , selenates and selenites 93. Sodium metabisulphite 94. Sodium nitrate 95 . Sodium nitrite 96. Styrene 97. Sulphonic acid 98. Tetrachloroethylene 99. Terrahydrofuran 100. Tin and its compounds 101. Toluene diisocyanate 102. Tributin ox ide 103 . Tricalcium phosphate 104. I , I , I-Trichloroethane 105. Trichloroethylene 106. Triethanolamine 107. Trisodium phosphate 108. Turpen tine 109 . Urea 110. Vinyl acetate monomer II I. Vinyl chloride 112. White spirits 113. Xylenes 114. Zinc and its compounds . www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 97 [Suha id ia ry ] L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 98 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulations 2, 4,5,26, 27, 35, 36,43,53, 54 and 60). Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED CHEMICALS I. Acetic acid 2. Acetic anhydride 3. Acetone 4. N-acetylanthranilic acid and its salts and esters 5. Ammoni a 6. Ammonium hydroxide 7. Ammonium nitrate 8. Anthranilic acid and its salts and esters 9. Benzaldehyde 10. Benzene II. Benzyl chloride 12. Benzyl cyanide 13. Chloroform 14. Ethyl alcohol 15. Ethy lamine and its salts 16. Ethyl ether 17 . Hydroiodic acid 18. Hydrochloric acid 19. Iodine 20. Isosafrol 21 . Methylamine and it~ salts 22. Methylene chloride 23. 3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone 24. Methyl ethyl ketone (2-Butanone) 1). Methyl Isobutyl ketone 26. Nitroethane 27. Phenylacetic acid and its salts and esters 28. Phenyl-2-propanone 29. Piperidine and its salts 30. Piperonal 31. Potassium carbonate ~? . Potasxiurn hyrlrox ide 33. Potassium permangnate 34. Propionic anhydride 35. Radioactive substances of high activity or long half life 36. Sufrolc 37. Sodium carbonate 38. Sodium hydroxide 39. Sodium sulfate 40. Sulfuric acid 41. Toluene UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations SCHEDULE III HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICALS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 99 [Suha idia ry ] (Regulation s 2, 4, 5, 26, 27, 36, 43, 53, 54 and 60). I. Arsenic and its compounds 2 . A sbestos and related compounds 3. Benzidine 4. Benzo ic acid, 3-amino-diazotized 5. Beryllium and its compounds 6. Bis (2-chloro isopropyl) ether 7. Bromine 8. Chromium and its compounds 9. Crocidolite 10. Cyanides II . Dianisidine 12. Dimeth yl sulphate U. "UIOXIll " (chlorinated dibenzodroxms, chlorinated drbenzoturansj 14. Fluorine 15. Hydrocyanic acid 16. Hydrofluoric acid 17. Hydrogen sulphide 18. Lead Arsenate 19. Methyl isocyanate 20. l -Napthylauriue 21. 2-Napthalamine 22. 2,4-Pentanedione 23. Organic phosphates (other than pesticides) 24. p-Phenylenediamine 25. Phosphine 26. Phosphorus and its compounds 27. P olybrominuted biphenyls (PBBt;) 28. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) 29. Polychlorinated terphen yls (PCTs) 30. Plutonium and its compounds 31. Tetra-ethyllead 32. Tetra-methyl lead 33. Thallium and its compounds 14 Trifluoroethune 35. Tris (2,3 dibromopropyl ) phosphate 36. o-Toluidine L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 100 Chap. 30:03 [SubsidiilQ"] LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations (Regulations 2, 4,5,26, 27, 35, 36,43,53,54 and 60). SCHEDULE IV TOXIC CHEMICALS AND PRECURSORS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS PART A Toxic Chemicals I. O-Alkyl (:S;C,m incl. cycloalkyl) alkyl (Me , Et , n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonot1uoridates e.g. , Sarin : O-Isopropyl methylphosphonot1uoridate Soman : O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonot1uoridate 2. O-Alkyl (:S;C,o, incl. cycloalkyl) N ,N-dialkyl (Me, Et , n-Pr or i-Pr) Phosphoramidocyanidates e.g., Tabun: O-Ethyl N, N-dimethyl phosphorarnidocyanidate 3. O-Alkyl (H or :S;C'Ol incl. cycloalkyl) S-2dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethyl alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonothiolates and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts e.g. , VX: O-Ethyl S-2 diisopropylaminoethyl methyl phosphonothiolate 4. Sulfur mustards: 2-Chloroethylcholoromethylsultide Mustard gas: Bis(2-chloroethyl)sulphide Bis(2-chloroethyIthio)methane Sesquimustard: I, 2-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane 1,3 Bis(2-chloroethyIthior-n-propaneI,4-Bis(2-chloroethyIthio)-n-butane I ,5-Bis(2-chloroethyIthio)-n-pentane Bis(2-chloroethyIthiomethyl)ether 0-Mustard: Bis(2-chloroethyIthioethy l)ether 5. Lewisites : Lewisitel:2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine Lewisite 2:Bis(2-chlorovinyI) chloroarsine Lewisite 3:Tris(2-chlorovinyI)arsine 6. Nitrogen mustards: HN I Bis(2-chloroethyl) ethylamine HN2: Bi~(2-chloroethyl)methylamine HN3: Tris(2-chloroethyl) amine 7. Saxitoxin 8. Ricin UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 101 [Suhaidia ry] 9. Amiton: O,O-Diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyll phosphorothiolate and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts 10. PFIB: I , I, 3 , 3 , 3-Pentaf1 uoro-2-(trif1uoromethyl)- I-propene II. BZ: 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate(*) 12. Phosgene: Carbonyl dichloride 13. Cyanogen chloride 14. Hydrogen cyanide 15. Chloropicrin: Trichloronitromethane PART B Precursors I. Alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-PI') phosphonyldifluorides e.g., DF: Methylphosphonyldifluoride 2. O-Alkyl (H or ~C ' O' indo cycloalkyl ) 02-dialkyl (Me, Et , n-Pr or i - Pr) amienoethyl alkyl (Me, Et , n-Pr or i-PI') phosphonites and corre sponding alkylated or protonated salts t:.g . QL; o-su., I 0-2-uii~ul'[ul'Y lauriuuethy I iuethy Iphusphouite 3. Chlorosarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate 4 . Chlorosornan: O-Pinacolyl mcthylphosphonochloridatc 5. Chemicals , except those listed at Nos. I to 4 above, cont auung a phosphorus Atom to which is bonded one methyl, ethyl or propyl (normal or iso) gro up but not further carbon atoms e.g. Methylphosphonyl dichloride Dimethyl methylphosphonate Exemption: Fonofos: O-Ethyl S-phenyl ethylphol;phonothiolothionate 6. N, N-Dialkyl (Me, Et , n-Pr or i or PI') phosphoramidic dihalides 7. N , N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i - Pr) N , N-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphoramidates R. Arsenic trichloride 9. 2, 2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 102 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations 10. Quinuclidin-3-o1 11 . N, N-malkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethyl-2-chlorides and corresponding protonated salts 12. N, N-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-ols and corresponding protonated salts Exemptions: N, N-Dimethylaminoethanol and corresponding protonated salts N, N-Diethylaminoethanol and corresponding protonated salts 13. N, N-Dialkyl (Me , Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-thiols and corresponding protonated salts 14. Thiodiglycol: Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide 15. Pinacolyl alcohol : 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-o1 16. Phosphorus oxychloride 17. Phosphorus trichloride 18. Phosphorus pentachloride 19. Trimethyl phosphite 20. Triethyl phosphite 21. Dimethyl phosphite 22. Diethyl phosphite 23. Sulfur monochloride 24. Sulfur dichloride 25. Thionyl chloride 26. Ethyldiethanolamine 27. Methy Idiethanolamine 28. Triethanolamine UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regula tions SCHEDULE V FORM A www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 103 [Suhaidia ry] REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations, 2007 Application for Registration of Toxic Chemical (To be suluniued itt d uplicuie) Na me of Applica nt . A ddress u f Ap plican t . IfWe . hereby app ly to the Pesticid es and Toxic Chemicals Co ntro l Board for the registr ation of: Please answer only those sections that are applicable Section I-Identity REE TO DOC. I I r n ll1 rn n n nnmr 1.2 Chemical nam e 1.3 Na me in IUPAC , ISO 1.4 E mpirica l for mula 1.5 Structura l for mu la Section Il-s-lnfurmatlnn about the product 2.1 Is the toxic Chemical, or it s pro duct ion process curre ntly covered by pate nts? If so, give reference 2 .2 Na me, add rcsa and cou ntry of origin of sup plier 2.3 Na me and address of importer Section Ill-Use of th e Product 3 .1 Use of the toxic chemical in production. State in which production process this toxic chemical is to be used Please provide detailed mt orm atron of suc h process L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 104 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations SCHEDULE V-Continued Section ill-Use of the Product-s REE10LXlC. Cont'd 3.2 Quantity of the toxic chemical to be used at any one tim e in th e produ ction process Section IV-Packaging and Labelling of Product 4.1 Indi cate the type of packaging in which the Toxic Chemical can be imported, sold and stored Section V-Dispusal 5.1 Method of destruction, neutralization and recommended procedure for dealing w ith spillages on land or in water including decontamination and dispersal 5.2 Please indi cate a safe method of disposal for the toxic chemica l that would cause minimal contamination and damage to the environment Secfluu VI-Sill'dJ Arlvlce 6.1 Hazards associated with the toxic chemical and precaution to be taken wh en handlin g, storage and tran sportation Pl ease indi cat e any specia l requirements 6.2 Is there any disaster or emerge ncy preparedn ess plan for chemica l accidents? Scctionv Ll-c-Physicul, Chcmicul und Technical Properties of Product 7.1 Ph ysic al state of product inflammability, etc 7.2 Is the product exp losive, infl ammable, irritating, oxidi zing 7.3 Acidity or alkalinity UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations SeL1:ionVll-Physical, Chemical and Technical Properties of PnlduL1:-Cmuilzurxi 7.4 Density (for liquids) 7.3 Particl e size (powder or dust) 7.6 Corrosive properties 7.7 Method of analyses 7 R Rri f'f rlr-sr-riptinn nf thr- prnrln r-tinn process of the toxic chemical, if known 7.9 Melting point, sublimation point, decompo sition temperature (degrees Celsius): 7.10 Vapour pressure (Pa 25 degrees Celsius) 7 .11 Boiliug I'UiHL (Ll"gn;" , Celsius) : 7.12 Density D} ": 7.13 Surfa ce Tension (at25Q C) N /m 7 .14 Water solubility mgtl (2YC): 7.15 Partition co-efficient n-octanollwater 7 .16 Solubility in organic solvents 7.17 Hydrolysis stability in: (a) Water ( b ) Acid (c ) Alkai 7.18 Stabil ity in air 7 . 19 Thermo-stability and effe ct of light 7.20 Flashpoint Cc) 7.2 1 Flammability in accordan ce with the dofinitions givf'.n i n TTN, TTS. Tsn docum ents 7.22 Oxidizin g effect 7.23 Produ ct of combu stion or Phro lysis 7.24 Specific gravity 7.25 Colour , odour 7.26 Oth er char acteristic s known to applicant www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 105 [Suha id ia ry ] REf'10rxr; L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIR S 106 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAW S OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemicals Regu lations SCHEDULE V- Continued Section VIll-'Ioxicologieal Data REE1UDCC. 8.1 Acute ora l toxicity LD",mglkg (mammals) 8.2 Acute dermal toxici ty LD",mglkg (mammals) 8.3 Acute to xicity by inh alation LD",mglkg (mammals) 8.4 Skin irri tatio n 8.5 Irrit ation to eyes 8.6 Chro nic toxicity 8.7 Carcinoge nic effect 8.8 Mutagen ic effect 8.9 Other studies on mutagenicity 8. 10 Studies on teratogenicity 8.11 N euro-toxic ity 8.12 Sensitization 8.13 Human toxicity. Experience gai ned in the production proccsa, by U 8C in practice, or by po isoning case 8.14 Antidote and first-aid measures 8.15 Symptoms, sp ccifie signs of poisoning. Information on reportedcases 8. 16 Please submit the followi ng with this application Tec hnica l Data Sheet Safe ty Data Sheet 8.17 Are there any restrictions on its use? If yes, state the restrictions 8.18 Is the Toxic Chemicalsold and used in the countryof origin? If not, give reason N .B.-Every application shall be treate d as con fidentia l by the B oard. Note : A copy of draft of the labels and accompanying instructions and a certified copy of the certificate of registration or similar docum ent issued in the country of origi n are to be submitte d. Signature o] applicant UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Date LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regula tions FORM B www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 107 [Suhaidia ry] (Regulation 8). REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOB AGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations 2007 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A TOXIC CHEMICAL Name of Applicant . (Surnamefirst, if a person) Address of Applicant . Thi s is to certify that the followin g Toxic Chemical is registered by the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Board for use in Trinidad and Tobago. Dated day or 20 .. T RADE N AME OF TOXIC C HEMICAL .. PH YSICAL FORM IN WIIICH IT MAY BE MANUFACTURED, STORE D, SOLD OR USED: Common Name 0./ Tox ic Chemical Percentage NAME OF M ANUFACTURER . AD DRESS OF M ANUFACTURER . REGISTRATION NUMBER .. H AZARD CLASS OF TOXIC C HEM ICAL . CON DITION S UBJECT TO WIIlC H R EGISTR ATION IS GRANTED . O THER I NFORMATION . Registrar; Pesticides and 'toxic Chemicals Dale L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 108 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulation 14). Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emi cals Regulations FORM C REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations, 2007 APPLICATION FOR A RESEARCH PERMIT IIWe of (Name I!{ app licant) (Address 4 appl icant) wish to apply for a research permit under which IIWe will use .. (Name of Toxic Chemical) a toxic chemical, for research purposes. Nam e ofApplicant UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Dale LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations FORM D www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 109 [Suha idia ry ] [Regulation 14(6)1 . REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations, 2007 RESEARCH PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . (Name 'if app licant ] (Address (~fappl icant) is permitted to use the following toxic chemicals for the purpose of conducting research ~ . (Address where research is 10 he conducted) Registrar; Pcsticides and Toxic Chemicals Dale L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 110 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulation 17). Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemicals Regulations FORM E REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations, 200 7 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF PREMISES (To be submitted in dupli cate) Na me of applicant . (Surname first, ifa person ) Addr ess or applica nt . Address of premi ses to be registered .. lAVe . (0 wner/occupier ) hereby apply to the Pesticides and Toxic Control Board for the abov e premi ses to be registered to be used for the storage of toxie chemicals und er Schedul e F , Schedu le Il ". Schedul e Ill >. Sch edul e lV *. and Schedul e Vlll* for the purpose of sale", packaging? or manufacture" . Do the premises in respect of which the application is made conform to the requirements of Part III of the Toxic C he micals R egulations, 20077 If not, give particulars-e Th e numb er of persons employe d by me/us is and their name s and qualification s are as set out below : I. 2. 3. 4. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regu la tions 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 111 [Suhaidia ry] The receipt tor the prescribed fee of $ is submitted with this application . Signed . Date . FOR USE BY THE BOARD A licence is hereby granted to .. to store toxic chemicals for the purpose of sale", packaging" or manufacture" in Schedule F, Schedule II" , Schedule Ill:", Schedule IV ';' and Schedule VIP tor a peri od or Dated this day of ,20 Registrar; Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals "'Cross out which do/does not apply. (STAMP) L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 112 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulation 19(2)1. Chap. 30:03 LAW S OF TRIN IDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations FORM F REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 THE TOXIC CHEMICALS (PREMISES) REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE The premises situate at . a ud uwu cd /l c ascd by . are registered as from .. for the period of one year for the storage- of toxic chemicals in Schedule 1*, Schedule Il ", Sc hedule III *, Schedule IV * and Sc hedule Vll ? for the purp ose of sa le>, packaging > or manufacturi ng" . Li cence No .. Registrar, Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals "Cross out which do/does not apply. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regu la tions FORM G www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 11 3 [Suhaidia ry] (Regulation 29). REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 3U:U3 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL FOR MANUFACTURE OF OR USE OF A TOXIC CHEMICAL FOR MANUFACTURE I ~ . (Surn ame [irst , ifa pe rson ) (Address qf appli cant) wish to apply to have the followi ng toxic chemica l registered by the Pesticides and Toxic Chemica ls Control Board for use in Trinidad and Tobago . TR ADE NAME OF TOXIC CHEMICAL .. Physical form in which it may be stored for the purp ose of manufacture, packaging, ~eor u~ . Common Name ojActive Ingredients in Toxic Chemical Percentage NAME OF MANUFACTURER . ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER . REGISTRATION NUMBER . H AZARD CLASS OF FORMULATION . r ONDTTTONS STTR.TF.rT TO WHTrH RF:GTSTR ATTON TS GR ANTF:D . OTHER INFORM ATIO N . Signature o]applicant Dale L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 114 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulation 33). Chap. 30:03 LAW S OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regula tions FORM H REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 APPROVAL FOR MANUFACTURE OF OR USE OF A TOXIC CHEMICAL FOR MANUFACTURE NAME OF APPLICANT . (Surname first, if a person) ADDRESS OF APPLICANT . This is to certify that the following toxic chemica l is registered by the Pesticides and Tuxic Che mica ls Cu ntru l B oard for USi,; in Trinidad and Tob ago. Dated day of ,20 . TRAD E NAME OF T OXI C CHEMICAL .. Physical form in w hich it may be stored for the purpose of manufacture, pac kaging, sale or use .. Common Nam e ofActive Ingredient s in Toxic Chemical Percentage NAME OF MANUFACTURER . ADDRESS OF M ANUFACTURER . REGISTR ATION NUMBER . H AZARD CLASS OF FORMU LATION .. CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO WillCH REGISTR ATION IS GRANTED . OTHER INFORM ATION . UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations FORM I www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 115 [Suha idia ry ] [Regulation 35(2)1. REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS ACT, CH . 3U: U3 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO IMPORT A TOXIC CHEMICAL l. NAME OF APPLICANT . (Surn ame first, if a person) 2. ADDRESS or APPLICANT .. 3. NATURE OF BUSINESS: (Tick where appropriate) D IMPORTER o RETAILER D WHOLESALER o RESEARCH o OTHER IfWe hereby apply to the Registrar tor a licence to import the following Toxic Chemicals : FULL NAME OF TOXIC CHEMICAL . QUANTITY OF TOXIC CHEMICAL . YEARLY USAGE OF TOXIC CHEMICAL . NAME OF MANUFACTURER . ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER . 4 . The r eceip t for the p r c sc ri bed fe e of . ........................ ...........................dollars is submitted with this application. 5. IfWe declare that the particulars provided in this application are correctly and tully stated. Signed . Signature qf applicant Dale L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 116 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulations 35 and 43). Chap. 30:03 LAW S OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regula tions FORM J REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 APPROVAL TO IMPORTIEXPORT A TOXIC CHEMICAL A lic en ce is her eb y g runted ui . ..................... .................................... to import/export the following toxic chemicals for a period of .. D ated this day of , 2 0 . TRADE NAME OF TOXIC CHEMICAL(S) . PHYSICAL FORM IN WHIC H IT MAY BE IMPORTED, EXPORTE D, STORED, SOLD O R USED . RE GI STRATIO N NUMBER OF T OXI C CHEM ICAL .. CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO WHICH LICENCE IS GRANTED .. OTHER INFORMATION . LICEN CE NO . Registrar; Pest icides and Toxic Chemicals N.B. (i) A copy of this licence must be attached to the Customs Entry or Bill of Sight and delivered to the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspector stationed at Customs when an application is made for clearance at Custo ms. (ii) Importers are required to provide a copy of the Invoice or Bill of Sight of the toxic chemical they are importing and deliver it to the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspector at Customs when an application is made for clearance at Customs. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chem icals Regu la tions FORM K www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 117 [Suhaidia ry] (Regulation 37). REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHE MICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 APPLICATION TO DRAW DOWN FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS IMPORT LICENCE I . Name of importer .. 2. Licence Number and maximum amount oftox ic chemicals which may be imported under lic en c e a nd whic h 111ay be d rawn down on each import . 3. Exporter in country of origin . (N am e an d add ress) 4. Other operator/agent . (Name and address ) S. U lti ma te C l Jl 1;Sig II Cl..:- . 6. Toxic Chemical to be imp orted: (a ) Number of units (e) HS Number (e) % of mixture (b) Weight/volume of each unit (d) Invoice Number 7. Date of entry envisaged .. 8. Customs office where import authorisa tion will be lodged . 9. Point of e ntry into Tri nida d . 10. Point of exit from exporting country .. II . Means of transport .. 12. I tinerary .. 13. Declaration by applicant or where appropriate authorised representative: I declare that all the particulars pr o vided l Hl th e appli cati on a rc C l JJ 1C u ly stated . Name: .. Representing: . (Applican iJ Signature: . Date: .. L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 118 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www .legalaffairs .gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations 14. (For completion by Customs (~[fice where import authorisation is lodged) . Number of Customs imp ort authorisation (S ta m p) 15. Registrar, Pesticides and Toxie Chemicals Control Board . Signature: . Regis/far 16. Confirmatio n of entry into Trinidad and Tobago [For completion hy CUSlOms at point of entry) Date of entry: . Signature of Officer: . Date: . UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Date: . (Stamp) (Stamp) LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chem icals Regulations FORM L www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 119 [Suhaidia ry] (Regulation 41) . REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 3U:U3 Toxic Chemicals Regulations. 2007 FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DECONTAMINATION OF FREIGHT CONTAINER I certify that, after inspection on . (dale) the freight container beali ng identifi cation marks: Owner eode . Selia ! num ber . Country code . Other Marks . W hich had been contaminated has been decontaminated to my satisfac tion. (Signature) L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 120 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulation 43). Chap. 30:03 LAW S OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations FORM M REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND T OBAGO PESTICIDES AND TOXI C CHEMICALS ACT, CH. 30:03 Toxic Chemica ls Regulati ons, 2007 APPLICATION FOR EXPORT OF TOXIC CHEMICAL I . Na me of applicant . 2. Address of applica nt . 3. Importer in country of destination: . 4. Date of dispatch envisaged: .. 5. Other operator/agent . 6. Ultimate consignee: . 7. Nature of business: .. o Exporter o Research o Wh olesaler o Other IlWe hereby apply to the Registrar for a licence to export the following toxic chemica ls: (Full name qf toxic chemicalto be exported) (Number (if Units; (HS Number) (Invoice Number) (weighs/volume) (% mixiure} 8. T he receipt for the prescribed fee of $ is submitted wit h this application. 9. Declaration by applicant: IlWe declar e that all the particulars provid ed in this application are correctly and fully stated. Naiuc . . (Applicam ) Representing: . Signature: . Dat e: . UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chem icals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 121 [Suhaidia ry] ID. (F ur completion by Customs where export declaratinn is lodged ) Number ot Customs export . Signature of Officer . (Stamp] II . Registrar, Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals. Signature . tR egt strar] Date . (Stamp ) 12. Confirmatio n of exit from Trinidad and Tobago . (fur completion by Customs at point of exit) Date of exit : . Signature of Officer : . Date : . (Stamp) L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 122 [SubsidiilQ"] (Regulation 56). Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemicals Regu lations SCHEDULE VI WARNING MARKS Class I Exp losive Class 4 Flammable Solid Class 6 ~ ~ Poison-Inhalation Hazard Class 8 Corros ive Class 2 ~~(I N~~~gN) V Poison Gas Class 4 Dangerous when we t Class 6 Poison Class 9 Miscellaneous Class 3 Flammable Liquid Class 5 ~ ~~/ V"" Oxidizer Class 7 Radioactive-White I UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Chemicals Regulations SCHEDULE VII QUOTA TOXIC CHEMICALS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 123 [Suhaidia ry] (Regulations 2, 4, 5, 26, 27, 35, 36,43,53, 54, and 60). 1. O-Alkyl (:s;C'o, incl. cycloalkyl) alkyl (Me , Et n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonofluorid ates e.g., Sarin : O-Isopropyl methylphosphonot1uoridate Soman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonot1uoridate 2. O-Alkyl ( (SC,o, incl. cycloalkyl] N, N-dialkyl (Me , Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) Phosphoramidocyanidates e.g. ,Tabun : O-Ethyl N, N-dimethyl phosphorarnidocyanidate 3. O-Alkyl (H or (:S;C,o, ind ocycloalkyl) S-2dialkyl (Me , Et , n-Pr or i Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl (Me , Et , n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonothiolates and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts e.g.,VX: O-Ethyl S-2 diisopropylaminoethyl methyl phosphonothiolate 4. Sulfur mustards:- 2-Chloroethykholoromethylsulfide Mustard gas: Bis(2-ehloroethy ljsulphide Bis(2-ehloroethyIthio)methane Sesquimustard: I ,2-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane 1,3-Bis(2 chloroethyIthio )-n-propanel , 4-Bis(2-chloroethyIthio )-n-butane 1,5-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-pentane Bis(2 chloroethylthiomethyl) ether O-Mustard: Bis(2 chloroethylrhioethyljether 5. Lewisites : Lewisitel :2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine Lew isite 2:Bis(2-chlorovinyljchloroarsine, Lew isite 3:Tris(2-chlorovinyI)arsine 6. Nitrogen mustards: HNI: Bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine HN2: Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine HN3: Tris(2-chloroethyl)amine 7. Saxitoxin 8. Ricin 9. Amiton: O,O-Diethyl S-r2-(diethylamino)ethyll phosphorothiolateand correspondingalkylated or protonatedsalts 10. PHB: I, I ,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-I-propene L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 124 [SubsidiilQ"] Chap. 30:03 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Chemi cals Regulations SCHEDULE VII- Continued II . BZ: 3-Quinuc1idinyl benzilatet") 12. Phosgene: Carbonyl dichloride 13 . Cyunogen chloride 14. Hydrogen cyanide 15 . Chloropicrin: Trichloronitromethane 16. Alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonylditluorides e.g. , DF: Methylphosphonylditluoride 17. O-Alkyl (H or :S;C'O, ind ocycloalkyl) 02-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i Pr)-amienoethyl alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonites and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts e.g., QL: O -Ethyl 0 -2 -diiwpropylaminoethyl methylphosphonite 18. Chlorosarin : O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate 19. Chlorosoman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonochloridate 20. Chemicals , except those listed at Nos . I to 4 above , containing a phosphorus Atom to which is bonded one methyl , ethyl or propyl (normal or iso) group but not further carbon atoms e.g., Methylphosphonyl dichlor ide Dimethyl methy lphosphonate E xe rn pt irm: Fnnnf",;· O -Fthyl S-phf'nyl f'th ylphn.;phnnnthin inthinmltf' 21. N, N-Dialkyl (Me, Et , n-Pr or i - Pr) phosphorarnidic dihalides 22. N, N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i -Pr) N, N-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Prj-phosphorarnidates 23. Arsenic trichloride 24. 2, 2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid 25. Quinudidin-3-o1 2CJ . N, N-D iulkyl (Mt: , Et, U-PI UI i -PI ) aiuiuoethyl-Zcchlor idex and corresponding protonated salts 27. N, N-dialkyl (Me, Et , n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-ols and corresponding protonated sa lts UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 125 [Suhaidia ry] Exemptions: N, N-Dimethylaminoethanol and corresponding protonated salts N, N - Diethylaminoethanol and corresponding protonated salts 28. N , N-Dialkyl (Me , Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-thiols and corresponding protonated salts 29. Thiodiglycol : Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide 30 . Pinacolyl alcohol: 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol 31. Phosphorus oxychloride 32 . Phosphorus trichloride :B. Phosphorus pentachloride 34. Trimethyl phosphite 35. Triethyl phosphite 36. Dimethyl phosphite 3 1. Diethyl phosphite 38. Sulfur monochloride 3',1 . Sulfur dichloride 40. Thionyl chloride 4l. Ethyldiethanolamine 42. Methy ldiethanolamine 43. Triethanolamine 44. Acetic acid 45. Acetic anhydride 46. Acetone 47. N-acetylanthranilic acid and its salts and esters 48. Ammonia 49. Ammonium hydro xide L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 126 Chap. 30:03 [SubsidiilQ"] LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Toxic Ch emicals Regulations SCHEDULE VII-Continued 50. Ammonium nitrate 51. Anthranilic acid and its salts and esters Yl.. Benzaldehyde 53. Benzene 54. Benzyl chloride 55. Benzyl cyanide 56. Chloroform 57. Ethyl alcohol 58. Erhylamine and its salts 59. Ethyl ether 60. Hydroiodic acid 61. Hydrochloric acid 62. Iodine 63. Isosafrol 64. Methylamine and its salts 65. Methylene chloride 66. 3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone 67. Methyl ethyl ketone (2-Butanone) 68. Methyl isobutyl ketone 69. Nitroethane 70. Phenylacetic acid and its salts and esters 71. Phenyl-2-propanone 72. Piperidine and its salts UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Trixie Ch emi cals Regulations 73. Piperonal / 4 . Potassium carbonate 75. Potassium hydro xide 76. Potassium permangnate 77. Propionic anhydride www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 30:03 127 [Suhaidia ry] 78. Radioactive substances of high activity or long half life 79. Safrole 80. Sodium carbonate 81. Sodium hydroxide 82. Sodium sulfate 83. Sulfuric acid 84. Toluene 85. Xylenes L.R.O. 112009 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009