Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2006

Barbados

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention: / 24.08.1995 (a)
Amendment to the Basel Convention: / -
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: /
-

(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))

Competent Authority
/ Focal Point
Director
Environmental Protection Department
Ministry of Family, Youth Affairs, Sports and the Environment
NUPW Complex, Dalkeith,
St. Michael,
Barbados
Tel.: (1-246) 310-3600
Fax: (1-246) 228-7103
E-mail:
/ Director
Environmental Protection Department
Ministry of Family, Youth Affairs, Sports and the Environment
NUPW Complex, Dalkeith,
St. Michael,
Barbados
Tel.: (1-246) 310-3600
Fax: (1-246) 228-7103
E-mail:
Website: www.epd.gov.bb
National Definition / There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Barbados.
There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Barbados.
There is no legal definition of hazardous waste. Shipments of hazardous waste materials however, are shipped in accordance with procedures and guidelines established under the Basel Convention.
However, a definition is proposed in the revised "Policy Paper: Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste."
Hazardous waste means waste that has one or more of the following properties:
1. has flashpoint of less than 61˚C;
2. ignites and propagates combustion in a teat sample;
3. at a rate that is equal to or greater that that provided by ammoniumpersulphate, potassium percholorate or potassium bromate;
4. the pH value is less than 2.0 or greater than 125;
5. it contains polychlorinated byphenyls at a concentration equal to or greaterthan 50mg/kg;
6. its leachate contains any substance listed in Table 2 in excess of the concentrations listed; and
7. it contains any of the following substances in a concentration greater than0.001mg/L:
Hexachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxins
Pentachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxins
Tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxins
Hexachloro-dibenzofurans
Pentachloro-dibnzofurans
Tetrachloro-dibenzofurans.
"Special wastes" are non-hazardous wastes that require special handling and disposal procedures. These would include, for example: gasoline contaminated soil and wastes from international flights or ports.
There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.
In Barbados there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.
Restrictions on Transboundary Movement / Amendment to the Basel Convention
The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Barbados.
Restrictions on export for final disposal
Barbados has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.
Restrictions on export for recovery
Barbados has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
Restrictions on import for final disposal
Barbados has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.
There is no significant legal authority to prevent the importation of hazardous waste. The Chief Parliamentary Council is in the process of preparing comprehensive environmental management legislation, which would incorporate Basel Convention issues. The restrictions are taken as those found in Article 4 (General Obligations) of the Basel Convention.
Restrictions on import for recovery
Barbados has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
There is no significant legal authority to prevent the importation of hazardous waste. The Chief Parliamentary Council is in the process of preparing comprehensive environmental management legislation, which would incorporate Basel Convention issues. The restrictions are taken as those found in Article 4 (General Obligations) of the Basel Convention.
Restrictions on transit
Barbados has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.
There is no significant legal authority to prevent the importation of hazardous waste. The Chief Parliamentary Council is in the process of preparing comprehensive environmental management legislation, which would incorporate Basel Convention issues. The restrictions are taken as those found in Article 4 (General Obligations) of the Basel Convention.
Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation / National strategies/policies
The Policy Paper for Chemical Management was recently reviewed and updated. The paper is now entitled "Policy Paper: Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste". The policy paper now provides a policy statement and policy objectives for the management of hazardous waste. The overall aim would be to achieve life cycle management of chemicals and hazardous waste generated locally. The paper mainly makes provisions for shipment of hazardous waste off shore to certified facilities.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
The "Policy Paper: Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste" identifies four broad areas for legislative development. These areas are Import/Export/Re-Export; Handling and Transport; Business Operation; and Disposal.
Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures / None.
Disposal/
Recovery Facilities / No facilities available
Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements / No agreements
Technical Assistance and Training Available / -  Barbados National Standards Institute, Culloden Rd, St. Michael Tel: (1-246) 426-3870
-  GAS – Analytical Services Laboratory, Culloden Rd, St. MichaelTel: (1-246) 426-0681
-  The University of West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Cave Hill, St. Michael Tel: (1-246) 417-4000
-  Environmental Protection Department Ministry of Energy and the Environment, Jemmott’s Lane, St. MichaelTel: (1-246) 436-4820
-  Department of Emergency Management, # 30 Warrens Industrial Park, Warrens, St. Michael Tel: (1-246) 438-7575
Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2006 (as reported) / Quantities
(in metric tons)

Generation

/ Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC / Not reported
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC / Not reported

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated

/ Not reported
Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) / Not reported

Export

/ Amount of hazardous wastes exported / Not reported
Amount of other wastes exported / Not reported

Import

/ Amount of hazardous wastes imported / Not reported
Amount of other wastes imported / Not reported