Philippines

* This page is updated on a regular basis based upon information provided by countries. Hence, the information on laws and regulations in this page might be neither the latest version nor comprehensive. It is recommended that you check the website of Competent Authority of each country or the website of the Basel Convention for more detail information, especially if you wish to import or export hazardous wastes.

Control on Import and Export of Waste

  • Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (Republic Act No. 6969)
    English [PDF 38KB]
  • DENR Administrative Order 1992-29 (Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 6969)
    English [PDF 94KB]
  • DENR Administrative Order 1994-28 (Interim Guidelines for the Importation of Recyclable Materials containing Hazardous Substances)
    English [PDF 23KB]
  • DENR Administrative Order 1997-28 (Amending Annex A of DAO 1994-28)
    English [PDF 6KB]
  • DENR Administrative Order 2004-27 (Amending Annex A of DAO 1994-28)
    English [PDF 42KB]
  • DENR Administrative Order 2004-66 (Amending Annex A of DAO 1994-28)
    English [PDF 38KB]
  • DENR Administrative Order 2004-36 (Revising DAO 1992-29 to Further Strengthen the Implementation of RA 6969 and Prescribing the Use of the Procedural Manual)
    English [PDF 316MB]
  • DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2013-22
    (Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes (Revising DAO 2004-36))
    English [PDF 3.44MB]