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Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the environment protection and development.
Date of text: 17 October 1999
Federal Law No.9 of 2020 on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms.
Date of text: 28 May 2020
Federal Law No.12 of 2018 on Integrated Waste Management.
Date of text: 18 December 2018
Federal Law No. 1 of 2002 regulating the use of radiotion sources as well as protecting against their hazards.
Date of text: 06 January 2002
Federal Law No.7 of 1993 establishing the Federal Environment Authority as amended by Federal Law No.30 of 2001.
Date of text: 04 February 1993 (21 November 2001)
Cabinet Resolution No. 84 of 2022 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. 9 of 2020 regarding Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms and their products.
Date of text: 16 August 2022
Cabinet Resolution No.39 of 2021 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No.12 of 2018 regarding Integrated Waste Management.
Date of text: 21 April 2021
Resolution No. 37 of 2001 issuing the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation for installations.
Date of text: 09 December 2001
Cabinet Order No.37 of 2001 for Executive Order of Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 for Regulation of Handling Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste.
Date of text: 2001
Cabinet Resolution No. 116 of 2023 regarding organizing the work of establishments working in the Integrated Management of Recyclable Materials in the country.
Date of text: 20 November 2023
Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022 regarding regulating the use of single-use products in the country’s markets.
Date of text: 21 November 2022
Cabinet Resolution No.27 of 2021 amending some provisions of Cabinet Resolution No.37 of 2001 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No.24 of 1999 on Protection and Development of the Environment.
Date of text: 17 March 2021
Ministerial Resolution No.228 of 2020 regarding the adoption of the Handbook for Dealing with Biological Waste (Infectious Carriers) - Version 3.
Date of text: 02 November 2020
Ministerial Decision No.21 of 2019 on the use of recycled materials from construction and demolition waste in road and infrastructure projects.
Date of text: 14 January 2019
Ministerial Decision No.27 of 2018 regarding the procedures for registering and importing pesticides.
Date of text: 29 January 2018
Cabinet Resolution No.33 of 2018 on the circulation of used oils.
Date of text: 05 January 2018
Ministerial Resolution No.783 of 2015 concerning prohibited and restricted chemical substances used in the United Arab Emirates.
Date of text: 22 November 2015
Ministerial Resolution No.714 of 2015 on the proper disposal of damaged pesticides and empty pesticide containers.
Date of text: 15 November 2015
Cabinet Resolution No.26 of 2014 concerning the National Regime of Ozone Depleting Substances.
Date of text: 17 July 2014
Ministerial Resolution No.152 of 2013 regulating the Passage and Export of Hazardous Waste Shipments across the Country's Borders.
Date of text: 03 March 2013
Ministerial Resolution No. 13 of 2012 amending Ministerial Resolution No. 186 of 2011 and Ministerial Resolution No. 849 of 2010 and Ministerial Resolution No. 554 od 2009 regarding banned or restricted use pesticides in the United Arab Emirates.
Date of text: 10 January 2012
Cabinet Decree No.12 of 2006 concerning the Protection of Air from Pollution.
Date of text: 01 May 2006
Federal Law No. 56 of 2004 issuing the Regulations for Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials.
Date of text: 23 May 2004
Federal Law No. 57 of 2004 issuing the Regulations on Radioactive Waste Management in the United Arab Emirates.
Date of text: 23 May 2004
Ministerial Decree No. 55 of 2004 issuing the Regulatory Principles for the prevention of ionizing radiation in the United Arab Emirates.
Date of text: 22 May 2004
Ministerial Resolution No. 1084 of 1983.
Date of text: 07 July 1983
Resolution No. 2 of 1981 establishing the Environment High Committee and defining its competence.
Date of text: 11 February 1981
Abu Dhabi: Resolution of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi No. 2 of 2024 regarding the air quality system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Date of text: 03 April 2024
Abu Dhabi: Law No. 17 of 2008 concerning the establishment of Centre for Waste Management.
Date of text: 01 January 1970
Abu Dhabi: Law No. 21 of 2005 on Waste Management.
Date of text: 10 September 2005
Abu Dhabi: Law No.16 of 2005 pertaining to the Reorganization of the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency.
Date of text: 15 June 2005
Abu Dhabi: Decree of the Chairman of the Executive Council No. 42 of 2009 on the Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Date of text: 16 June 2009
Law No.17 of 2018 amending some articles of the Law No.16 of 2005 pertaining to the Reorganization of the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency.
Date of text: 11 July 2018