Several governmental agencies and bodies are responsible for the regulation and enforcement of environmental laws and policies in Saudi Arabia. Key agencies include: Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA):…
National Legislation Alignment: Saudi Arabia aligns its national environmental laws and regulations with international environmental agreements and treaties to which it is a signatory. This alignment ensures that local laws…
Air Pollution Control: Regulatory Framework: The Air Quality Control Regulations established by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) set standards for permissible air pollutants and emissions. These regulations…
Chemical Substances Control Law: The Chemical Substances Control Law regulates the manufacture, import, export, distribution, and use of hazardous chemicals. This law requires businesses to obtain permits for handling specific…
Waste Management Regulations: The General Authority for Waste Management (GAWM) oversees the development and implementation of national waste management strategies and regulations. The authority is responsible for establishing legal frameworks…
