Govt bans export of unsorted battery waste and scrap
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The government has implemented a ban on the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. This ban applies specifically to primary cells, batteries, and electric accumulators lacking hazardous substances. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a…
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- 01The government has introduced a ban on exporting unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries.
- 02The ban covers primary cells, batteries and electric accumulators lacking hazardous substances.
- 03The Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification makes the measure effective immediately.
- 04These exports were previously classified as 'Free' and are now 'Prohibited'.