Tag Archives: Basel Convention

EIA Applauds Malaysia’s Ban on Non-Basel Plastic Waste Imports to End Waste Colonialism

(IN BRIEF) The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) commends Malaysia’s July 1 enforcement of stricter import rules under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) Order 2025, limiting plastic-waste imports to Basel Convention parties, raising contamination limits, and requiring pre-shipment inspections. The … Read the full press release

DNV Provides Guidance on Complying with New Ship Recycling Regulations Under the Hong Kong Convention and EU SRR

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released a guidance paper to help shipowners navigate the regulatory landscape of ship recycling, particularly with the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EU SRR). With the HKC set to take effect in … Read the full press release