Section 11A: Import and export of dangerous chemicals

11A. Import and export of dangerous chemicals (1) Pursuant to sections 10(1)(a) and 11(1), every application for – (a) an import or export permit for dangerous chemicals; 426 Acts 2019 (b) an import or export permit for a pesticide or an extremely dangerous chemical, shall – (i) through the TradeNet or in such other manner as the Board may determine, be made in such application form as the Board may approve; (ii) be accompanied by such other document as may be required in the guidelines. (iii) be subject to the payment of such fees as may be prescribed and such other conditions as may be specified in the guidelines. (2) The authorised officer shall, not later than 2 working days after the effective date of the application, grant or refuse the application and inform the applicant accordingly. (3) (a) Where verification, testing or analysis of the goods is required, the authorised officer shall grant or refuse the permit not later than 2 working days – (i) after verification of the goods; or (ii) after receipt of the test report, as the case may be. (b) The permit shall be issued on payment of such fees as may be prescribed for the purpose of testing or verification, as the case may be. (c) For the purpose of paragraph (a), in case the goods referred to in subsection (1) are under Customs control, the authorised officer shall take the goods or a sample of the goods, as the case may be, in accordance with section 25B(3) of the Customs Act. Acts 2019 427 (4) For the purpose of subsections (2) and (3), the authorised officer shall notify his decision to grant or refuse to grant the permit, to the Director-General and the importer or exporter, through the TradeNet or in such other manner as the Board may determine.