Draft laws containing errors that posed a threat to the timber treatment industry have now been corrected in a shift that creates more certainty for the future.
Industry has been waiting for two sets of legislation to be finalised: the PIC regulation governing the movement of hazardous chemicals in line with the Rotterdam Convention, and Regulation 3812 governing the fertiliser, farm, and agriculture industries.
Both sets of legislation have created enormous uncertainty within industry, due to their far-ranging impacts on a wide range of products. Initial drafts of the regulations, which we have written about extensively in the past, contained errors that created much confusion.
“We’re also grateful that the departments were willing to listen and correct the errors and accommodate some of the concerns of industry.”
We’re very grateful that the draft PIC legislation has been sent to parliament, and the updated Regulation 5399, which replaces and repeals Regulation 3812, has also been finalised.
“This is a great relief to our industry. We believe the updated regulations contain good additions and give us a positive guide in moving forward,” said Bertus. “We’re also grateful that the departments were willing to listen and correct the errors and accommodate some of the concerns of industry.”
“We shall keep you updated on any future developments.”
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