LEGAL NOTICE  NO. 14 OF 2003  
 
THE SWAZILAND ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY ACT. 1992  
(Act No.15 of 1992)  
 
THE OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCE REGULATIONS, 2003  
 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 18 of the Swaziland Environment Authority Act, 
1992 the Ministe r for Tourism, Environment and Communications makes the following 
Regulations: - 
 
Citation and Commencement  
 
.  The regulations may be cited as the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations, 2004 and shall 
come into force on publication in the Gazette.  
 
Interp retation  
 
2. In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires: - 
 
“ Authority ” means the Swaziland Environmental authority as established 
under section 4 of the Swaziland Environment Authority Act, 1922;  
 
“CPCs ” means a fully halogenated chlorofluoro carbons, as listed in Annex A. 
each molecule of which contains one, two or three atoms.  
 
“Control period ” means the period beginning on 1 “January in a given year and 
ending on 31 ” December in the same year.  
 
“ Controlled product ” means a product that cont ains is made with or is 
dependent on, or designed to contain a controlled substance and includes the 
products in the First Schedule;  
 
“Controlled substance ” means a substance specified in the Second Schedule, 
whether existing alone or in a mixture, and inc ludes that substance when 
reclaimed, recycled or recovered unless otherwise indicated;  
 
“End user ” means any person who purchases, receives or manages a controlled 
substance or product;  
 
“Entry point ” includes border gates, border posts and airport;  
 “HCFC s” means hydro chlorofluorocarbons;  
 
“Minister ” means the Minister responsible for environmental affairs;  
 
“ODS ” means ozone -depleting substances listed in the annexure to these 
Regulations;  
 
“OZONE ” means the natural gas, O, that is found in the stratosph ere; 
 
Ozone layer ” means the layer of the atmospheric zone above the plenary 
boundary as defined in the Vienna Convention of the Protection of the Ozone 
layer;  
 
“party ” means a party to the protocol , or any state not party to the Protocol 
if the state is  determined, by a Meeting of the Parties,  to be  in full 
compliance with Article 2, 2A to @E and 4 of the Protocol and has 
submitted data to that effect in accordance with Article 7 of the 
Protocol;  
 
“Protocol ” means the Montreal Protocol on Substances th at Deplete the Ozone 
Layer of 1987 and as amended in London, Copenhagen, Vienna, Montreal and 
Beijing;  
 
“refrigerant ”  means a substance, whether part or mixture, that is used as a 
coolant in a refrigerator, freezer, cold room, dehumidifier, heat pump or a n air 
conditioner;  
Object of regulations  
 
3. The objects of these Regulations are to: - 
 
(a) regulate the production, trade and use of controlled substances and 
products:  
 
(b) provide a system of data collection that will facilitate  compliance 
with relevant reporting  requirements under the Protocol;  
 
(c) promote the use of ozone friendly substances, products, equipment 
and technology;  and  
 
(d) ensure the elimination of substances and products that deplete the 
ozone layer.  
 Restriction on trade  
 
4. (1) A person shall not import,  export or store a controlled substance or product listed in 
the First and Second Schedules without a license issued by the authority.  
 
(2)A person shall not import or export a controlled substance or product from or to a 
country that is not a party to the  Protocol.  
 
(3) A person shall not import or export a controlled substance on or after the date 
specific in the Second schedule.  
 
Import, export and storage license  
 
5.    (1)   A person who has been granted a license to import, export or store controlled 
substance or product shall not import, export or store an amount of controlled substance or 
product  that exceed that amount permitted by the authority.  
 
       (2)a person importing, exporting or storing a controlled substance or product shall 
label the cont rolled substance or product container with the; -  
 
(a) name of the manufacturer of the controlled substance or product;  
 
(b) name of the country of origin of the controlled substance or 
product; and  
 
(c) chemical abstracts registry number.  
 
 
(3)   A person who suppli es a controlled substance or product shall keep a record of 
names and addresses of the persons to whom the controlled substance or product have 
been supplied.  
 
(4) The Authority may, for good cause, suspend for a specified time  or cancel a permit 
issued under  these Regulations.  
 
 
 
 
License  
 
5. (1)  A person intending to import, export or store a controlled substance or product shall 
apply to the authority for a license in the application set out in Form A, B, C or D 
respectively in the Fourth Schedule.   
(2)An app lication for a license under sub -region (1) shall be signed – 
 
(a) in the  case of a corporation, by an officer of the corporation 
authorized to do so;  
 
(b) in any other case, by the person making the application or by a 
person authorized to act             on beh alf of that person.   
 
(3)  A person who imports, export or store a controlled substance or product without a 
license commits an  offence.  
 
(5) The regulation does not apply to import, export or storage of controlled substances 
or products that are intended to  be used for essential medical purposes as the 
Director may prescribe.  
 
License to import, export or store  
6. (1)  The license referred to in section 6 shall only be issued where the Authority is 
satisfied that the  applicant has adequate and appropriate faci lities and equipment  to 
handle the controlled substance or product without causing damage to the environment.  
 
(2)A license may be issued subject to conditions which the Director may determine.  
 
                (3)  The following conditions apply to a lic ense; - 
                      
(a) the license is not transferable; and  
 
(b) the license only entitles the holder to import or export a controlled 
substance or product through the country ‘s entry point.  
 
(4) A license shall be valid for one year beginning on the day wh en it comes into force 
and may be renewed.  
 
(5) The authority may, when  renewing the license, vary the conditions attach3d to the 
license.  
 
(6) The authority may, by notice in writing, vary revoke at any time, any condition 
attached to the license.                  
 
(7) A person who imports or exports a controlled substance or product shall provide a 
copy of the license to a customs officer at the point of entry.  
 
Register of licenses  
 8.         The Authority shall keep a register of all holders of licenses issued un der these Regulations.  
 
Appeal to Minister  
 
9. (1) A person aggrieved by the decision of the Authority not to grant, suspend or 
cancel that persons licence to import, export or store controlled substances or 
product may appeal to the minister against the deci sion of the Authority.  
(2) A person wishing to appeal the decision of the Athority shall note the persons 
intention to appeal within fourteen days the notification of the Authoritys decision.  
 
Reporting procedures  
 
10. (1)  The holder of a licence under  these  Regulations shall submit to the Authority an 
annual report containing the information specified in the Third Schedule.  
(2) Where specila reporting procedures are made the condition of a licence issued 
under these Regulations, those procedures shall take prece dence over  the 
submission of annual reports as required by sub -regional (1).  
(3) Where a person who submits a report requests that the informaation contained 
in the report be treated as confidential, the person shall include the reasons for 
that request in th e report.  
 
End-user declaration  
(1)  A person who buys or  receives a controlled subsatnce or product shall sign the end -user 
declaration form set out in the Fifth Schedule.  
(4) An end -user shall not sell or otherwise supply  or use a controlled substance or 
product  for a purpose other than the purpose declared in the end -user 
declaration, or sell or otherwise supply a controlled substance or product to any 
person.  
 
Duty to maintain records  
 
11. A person who imports, exports, stores, distributes or sell a controll ed substance or 
product shall - 
(a) maintain records containing the applicable information in the 
Fourth Schedule; and  
(b) submit the records referred to in  paragraph (a) to the Director, 
every six months from the commencement of the licensed activity.  
 
Customs v erification  
 
12. A person who importd or exports any goods into the country shall, on request by  a 
customs officer, tender the goods to the officer for verification as to whether they 
contain or are made with or designed for controlled substances.  Inspection at entry points  
 
14. The Department of Customs and Excise shall conduct inspections at all entry points of the 
country to ensure that these Regulations are complied with.  
Inspectors  
 
15.       (1)  Subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Order, 1973  the Minister shall appoint 
inspectors who               shall ensure the proper carrying out of the provisions of these Regulations.  
 
(2) A person who is appointed as an inspector shall be issued with a certificate certifying 
that the person has been appointe d by the Minister as an inspector.  
  
(3) An inspector shall, on demand by a person affected by the inspector ’s exercise or 
performance of the power or function under these Regulations, produce the certificate 
issued in terms of sub regulation(2).  
 
Duties and f unctions of inspectors  
 
16     (1)  an inspector may - 
 
(a)     inspect any premises, place or vehicle where a controlled substance or 
product are stored or where there is reasonable suspicion that a controlled 
substance or product is stored;  
 
(b) inspect any s ubstance or mixture of substances which is suspected to 
contain controlled substance or product.  
 
©      seize any controlled substance or product which is imported or stored 
contrary to the provisions of these Regulations; and  
 
(d)carry out any investigat ion, lest or examination the inspector considers 
necessary for the furtherance of the objectives of these Regulations.  
 
               (2)any controlled  substance or product seize by an inspector which is proved to have been 
stored or imported contrary to  these Regulations shall be destroyed..  
 
Taxation  
 
17. (1)  The Minister may recommend to the Minister responsible for finance that tax 
exemptions be granted to importers for ozone friendly substances or products specified 
by the Minister.  (2) The Minister may rec ommend to the Minister responsible for finance that a 
pollution tax be levied on importers of controlled substances or products 
specified by the Minister.  
Penalty  
 
      18. (1)   A person who contravene a provision of regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 and 13  
commits an offence and shall liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding E5,000.00 or a term of 
imprisonment not exceeding ten years  
 
(2) A person who contravenes any provision not expressly mention in sub -regulation  
(1) commits an offence and shall, on c onviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 
E5,000.00.  
(3) The Minister may, by notice in the gazette, alter the penalties prescribed under these 
regulations.                 FIRST SCHEDULE  
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES  
Products          Customs 
code number  
 
1.  autom obile and truck air conditioning units (whether incorporated in vehicles or not)   
 ………………………………  
 
2.  Domestic and commercial refrigeration and air  
     conditioning/hear pump equipment when containing   ………………………………  
     controlled substances as a refriger ant and/or  
     in insulating material of the product e.g. Refrigerators                              
……………………………  
 Freezers        
 ………………………………  
 
 Dehumidifiers       
 ………………………………  
 
 Water Coolers       
 ………………………………  
 
 Ice machines       
 ………………………………  
 
 Air con ditioning and heat pump units     
 ………………………………  
 
3.      aerosol products, except medical aerosols     
 ………………………………  
 
4.     Portable fire extinguisher      
 ………………………………  
 
5.     Insulation boards, and pip covers      
 ………………………………  
 
7. Pre-polymers        
 ………………… …………  This Schedule does not include products when transported in consignments of personal or 
household effects or similar non -commercial situations normally exampled from customs attention.  
 
 
 
NAME   
CHEMIC
AL NAME   
FORMUL
A     
 ASHRAE   
CASE        
UN  
HS 
CODE   
ARI 
COLO
UR 
ASSIG
NMEN
TS FOR 
REFRI
GERA
NT 
CONT
AINER
S  
ASHAR
AE 
SAFET
Y 
GROU
P  
OZON
E 
DEPLE
TING 
POTEN
TIAL  
 
GROU
P  1 
CFCs           
CPC-11 Trichlorofl
ouro – 
methane  CPC13  
R-11 75-69-4 1017  -2903.41  Orange  A1 1.0 
CPC-12 Dichlorodi - 
flourometh
ane CF2CL3  R-12 75-71-8 1028  -2903.42  White  
A1 1.0 
CPC-
113 Trichlorot
ri- 
flouroethan
e C2F3CL3  R-113 76-13-1  -2903 -
43 Violet  A1 0.8 
CPC-
114 Dichlorolet
ra- 
flouroethan
es C2F4CL2  
R-114 76-14-2 1958  -2903 -
44 Navy  A1 1.0 
CPC-
115 Chloropent
a- 
flouroethan
e CCLF2CF3  R-115 76-15-3 1020  -2903.44   A1 0.6 
GROUP 
II 
(HALO         NS) 
Halon -
1211  Bromoehlor
o- 
diflouromet
hane  CF2BrCL  R12b1  353-59-3 1974  2903.46    3.0 
Halon -
1301  Bromotriflo
urome  
thane  CF3Br  R-13B1  75-63-8 1009  -2903.46    10.0 
Halon -
2402  Dibromote
tra- 
 
flouroethan
e C2F4Br2  R-114B2  124-73-2  -2903.46    6.0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NAM
E  
  
CHEMICAL  
NAME   
FORMU
LA  
ASHR
AE  
CAS
E  
U
N  
HS 
COD
E  
ARI 
COLOUR 
ASSIGNME
NTS FOR 
REFRIGER
ANT  
CONTAINE
RS 
  
ASHR
AE 
SAFET
Y 
GROU
P  
OZONE 
DEPLETI
NG 
POTENTI
AL 
 
CPC
-13 
  
Chlorotriflouroome
nthane   
CF3C1   
R-13  
75-
72-9   
-
2903.
45  
Sky-blue  
A1  
1.0 
 
CPC
-111   
Pentachlorodi  
F;pirpetjame   
C2PC15   
R-111  
354-
56-3   
-
2903.
45    
1.0 
  
 
CPC
-112 
  
Tetrachloro  
flouroethane   
C2F2C14   
R-112  
76-
12-0  
  
-
2903 -
45    
1.0 
 
CPC
-211  
Heptachloro  
flouropropane   
C3FC17    
422-
78-6   
-
2903.
45   
  
1.0 
 
 
 
CPC
-212  
Haxachloro  
Diflouropropane   
C3F2C16  
   
3182
-26-1   
-
2903.
45    
1.0 
 
CPC
-213 
  
Pentachloro  
Triflouropropane   
C3F3C15    
2354
-06-5 
   
-
2903.
45    
1.0 
 
 
CPC
-214 
  
Tetrachlorotetraflou  
ropropane   
C3F4C14    
2925
5-31-
0   
-
2903.
45    
1.0 
 
CFF
C-
215 
  
Trichloropenta  
flouropropane   
C3F5C13    
1599
-41-3   
-
2903.
45    
1.0 
 
CPC
-216 
  
Dichlorohexa  
flouropropane   
C3F6C12    
661-
97-2   
-
2903.
45    
1.0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNEX B SUBSTANCES  
 
          NAME  
 CHEMICAL  
NAME  FORMU
LA ASHR
AE CAS
E UN HS 
COD
E ARI 
COLOUR 
ASSIGNME
NTS FOR 
REFRIGERA
NT 
CONTAINE
RS ASHR
AE 
SAFET
Y 
GROU
P OZONE 
DEPLETI
NG 
POTENTI
AL 
 
CPC-217 
  
Chlorohepraflo
urop 
ropane   
C3F/CL    
422-
86-6   
-
2903.
45  
   
1.0 
GROUP II           
 
Tetrachloro  
Methane or  
Carbon  
tetrachloride  
   
CCL4    
56-
23-5  
186
4  
2903.
14   
B1  
1.1 
GROUP III           
 
I,I,I 
Trichlrometh
ane 
Or mehyl  
chloroform  
   
C2H3CL
3  
R-
140a   
71-
55-6  
283
1  
-
2903.
19    
0.1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNEX  C  SUBSTANCES  
 
 
NAME   
CHEMICA
L NAME   
FORMUL
A  
ASHRA
E  
CAS
E  
U
N  
HS 
CODE   
ARI COLOUR 
ASSIGNMEN
TS FOR  
ASHRA
E 
SAFET 
OZONE 
DEPLETIN
G REFRIGERAN
T 
CONTAINER
S Y 
GROUP  POTENTIA
L 
 
GROU
P I 
          
 
HCFC 
–21 
   
CHFCL2   
R - 21    
- 
2903.4
9    
0.04 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NAM
E  
CHEMICAL 
NAME   
FORMUL
A  
ASHR
AE  
CASE   
UN  
HS 
CODE   
ARI 
COLOUR 
ASSIGNME
NTS FOR 
REFRIGERA
NT 
CONTAI NE
RS  
ASHR
AE 
SAFET
Y 
GROU
P  
OZONE 
DEPLETI
NG 
POTENTI
AL 
 
HCF
C – 
22   
CHF2CL   
R-22  
75-45-6  
101
8  
-
2903.4
9  
Light green    
0.055  
 
 
HCF
C – 
31   
CH2FCL   
R-31    
-
2903.4
9    
0.02 
 
HCF
C – 
121   
C2HF2CL
4     
-
2903.4
9    
0.01-0.04 
 
HCF
C – 
122   
C2HF2CL
3     
-
2903.4
9    
0.02-0.08  
HCF
C – 
123  
Dichlorotriflo
uro ethane   
C2HF3CL
2  
R-123  
306-83-
2   
-
2903.4
9  
Light -blue 
grey   
0.02-0.06 
 
HCF
C – 
123  
2.2-dichloro -
1.1.1 - 
triflouroethan
e  
CHCL2CF
3     
-
2903.4
9    
0.02 
 
HCF
C – 
124  
Chlorotetraflo
uro ethanes   
C2HF4CL      
-
2903.4
9    
0.02-
0.0.04  
 
HCF
C – 
124  
2-chloro -
1.1.1.2 - 
tetraflouretha
ne  
CHFCCLC
F3  
R-124  
2837.89
.0   
-
2903.4
9  
Deep green 
(dotgreen)    
0.022  
 
HCF
C – 
131  
Trichloroetha
ne  
C2H2FCL
3     
-
2903.4
9    
0.007 -0.05 
 
HCF
C – 
132  
Dichlorodiflo
uro ethane   
C2H2 F2C
L2     
-
2903.4
9    
0.003 -0.05 
 
HCF
C – 
133  
Chlorotriflour 
ethanes   
C2H2F3C
L     
-
2903.4
9    
0.02-0.06 
 
HCF
C – 
141  
Dichloroflour
o ethanes   
C2HH3PC
L2   
1717 -
00-6 
   
-
2903.4
9    
0.005 -0.07 
HCF
C – 
141b  Id-sichloro -1-  
flouroethaane  CH3CFC2  R-141B    -
2903.4
9    
0.011  
 
HCF
C - 
142 Chlorodflouro 
ethanes   
C2H3F2C
L     
-
29O3.
49   0.008 -0.07 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
NAME   
CHEMICAL    NAME  
                              
FORMUL
A  
ASHR
AE  
CA
SE  
U
N  
HS  
COD
E  
ARI 
COLOUR 
ASSINME
NTS FOR 
REFRIGER
ANT 
CONTAIN
ERS  
ASHR
AE 
SAFE
TY 
GROU
P  
OZONE 
DEPLET
ING 
POTENT
IAL 
 
HCFC -
142b   
1-Chloro -1,1-
diflouroethanes   
C2H2F2CL   
R-
142B   
   
-
2903.
49   
A2  
0.065  
 
HCFC -
151  
Chloroflourothanes   
C2H2FC1      
2903.
49    
0.003.005  
 
HCFC -
221 
  
Hexachloroflouropropa
ne  
C3HPC16      
2903.
49    
0.015 -
0.07 
 
HCFC -
222  
Pennechlorodiflouropro
pane   
C3HHI2C
C15     
2903.
49    
0.01-0.09 
 
HCFC -
223  
Tetrachlorotriflouropro
pane   
C3HI3C14      
2903.
49    
0.01-0.08 
 
HCFC
224  
Trichlorotetraflouuurpr
oopanes   
C3HF4C13      
2903.
49    
0.01-0.09 
 
HCFC -
225  
Dicchlooropppentaflour
opropane   
C3HF5CC
12     
2903.
49    
0.02-0.07 
 
HCFC -
225 ca  I,I-dichlor0 - 2.2.33,3.  
Pentaflouuropropane   
CF3CF2C
HC12   
R-
225CA     
2903.
49    
0.025  
 1,3-dichlooro1,2,2,3,3.  CF2CICF2         HCCF
C-225 
cb Pentaflouropropane  CHCIF  R-
225CB  2903.
49 0.033  
 
HCFC -
226  
Chloroohexaflouroprop
anes  
C3HP6CI   
    
2903.
49    
0.02-0.10 
 
HCFC -
231  
Pentactloroflouropropa
nes  
C3H2PC15      
2903.
49    
0.05-0.09 
 
HCFC -
232  
Tetrachlorodiflouropro
panes   
C3H2F2C1
4     
2903.
49    
0.008 -
0.10 
 
HCFC -
233  
Trichlooroootriflouropr
opanes   
CC3H2F3
C13     
2903.
49    
0.007 -
0.23 
 
HCFC -
234  
Dichlororotetraflourrop
propanes   
C3H2F4C1
2     
2903.
49    
0.01---
0.28 
 
HCFC -
235  
Chloropentaflouuuroop
ropanes   
C3H2F55C
L     
2903.
49    
0.03.0.52  
 
 
NAME  
 
  
CHEMICAL  
NAME   
FORMU
LA  
ASHR
AE  
CAS
E  
U
N  
HS 
COD
E  
ARI 
COLOUR  
ASSIGNME
NTS OFR  
REFRIGER
ANT  
CONTAINE
RS  
ASHR
AE 
SAFET
Y 
GROU
P  
OZONE  
DEPLETI
NG 
POTENTI
AL 
 
HCPC -
241  
Tetrachloroflouropro
panes   
C3H33F
C14  
    
-
2903.
49    
0.004 -
0.09 
 
HCFC -
242  
Trichlorodiflouroopr
opanes   
C3H3F2
C13     
-
2903 -
49    
0.005 -
0.13 
 
HCFC -
243  
Dichlorotriflouroprop
anes  
C3H3FC
12     
-
2903.
49    
0.007 -
0.12  
 
HCFC -
244  
Chlorotetraflour 
opropanes   
C3H3F4
C1     
-
2903.
49    
0.009 —
0.014  
 
HCF -
251  
Trichlorotetraflour 
opropanes   
C3H4FC
13     
-
2903.
49    
0.001 -
0.01 
 
HCF -
252  
Dichlorodiflou roppro
panes   
C3H4F2
C12     
-
2903.
49    
0.005 -
0.04 
 
HCF -
253  
Chlorotriflouropropa
nes  
C3H4F3
C1     
-
2903.
49    
0.003 -
0.03 
 
HCF -
261  
Dichloroflouropropa
ne  
C3H5FC
12     
-
2903.
49    
0.002 -
0.02 
 
HCFC -
262  
Chlorodiflour 
opropane   
C3H5F2
C1     
-
2903.
49    
0.002-
0.02 
 
HCFC -
271  
Chloroflouro 
propanes   
C3H6FC
1     
-
2903.
49    
0.001 -
0.03 
GROU
P II 
(HBF
Cs) 
          
 
HHBF
C-22BI  Bromodiflourrometh
ane CHFBr     -
2903.
49   1.0 
  CHHHF2
Br R-
22B1    -
2903.
49   0.74 
   
CH2FBr      
-
2903.   
0.73 49 
  C2HFF2
Br4    -
2903.
49   0.3-0.8 
  C2HF2Br
3    -
2903.
49   0.5-1.8 
 
 
 
 
NAM
E  
  
CHEMICA
L NAME   
FORMUL
A  
ASHRA
E  
CAS
E  
U
N  
HIS 
CODE   
ARI COLOUR  
ASSIGNMENT
S FOR  
REFRIGERAN
T 
CONTAINERS   
ASHRA
E 
SAFET
Y 
GROUP   
OZONE  
DEPLETIN
G 
POTENTIA
L 
 
   
C2HF33Br
2     
-
2903.4
9   0.4-1.6 
 
0.7-12 
   
C2HFF4Br      
-
2903.4
9    
0.1-1.1 
   
C2H2FBr3      
-
2903.4
9    
0.2-1.5 
   
C2H2F2Br
2     
-
2903.4
9    
0.1-1.6 
   
C2H2F3Br      
-
2903.4
9    
0.1-1.7 
   
C2H2FBr2      
-
2903.4
9    
0.22-1.1 
   
C2H33FBr    
-   
0.22-1.1 2 
 2903.4
9 
   
C2H3FF2
Br     
-
2903.4
9    
0.07-0.1 
   
C3HFBr6      
-
2903.4
9    
0.3-1.5 
   
C3HF2Br5      
-
2903.4
9    
0.2-1.9 
   
C3hf3Br4      
-
2903.4
9    
0.3-1.8 
   
C3HF4Br3      
-
2903.4
9    
0.5-2.2 
   
C3HF5Br2     2903.4
9    
0.9-2.0 
   
C3HF6Br      
-
2903.4
9    
0.7-3.3 
   
C3H2FBr5      
-
2903.4
9    
0.1-1.9 
   
C3H2F3Br      
-
2903.4
9    
30.2-5.6 
 
 
 
 
NAME  
  
CHEMICA
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FORMULA   
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CAS
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HS 
CODE   
ARI COLOUR 
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ASHRA
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SAFET 
OZONE 
DEPLETIN
G  FOR 
REFRIGERA
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CONTAINER
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GROUP  POTENTI
AL 
 
   
C3H2F4Br2      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H2F5Br      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H3FBr4      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H3F2Br3      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3HH3F3B
r2     
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H3F4Br      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H4FBr3      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H4F2      
-
2903.6
9    
 
   
C3H4F3Br      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H5FBr2      
-   2903.4
9 
 
   
C3H5F2Br      
-
2903.4
9    
 
   
C3H6FBr      
-
2903.4
9    
GROU
P III   
     
    
 
 
  
Bromochlo
no 
methane   
CH2BrCL      
2903.4
9    
 
 
 
 
ANNEX E SUBSTANCES  
 
 
 
 
 
NAM
E  
  
CHEMICAL  
NAME   
FORMUL
A  
ASHRA
E  
CAS
E  
UN  
HS 
CODE   
ARI COLOUR  
ASSIGNMEN
TS FOR  
REFRIGE RA
NT 
CONTAINER
S 
  
ASHRA
E 
SAFET
Y 
GROUP   
OZONE  
DEPLETIN
G  
POTENTIA
L 
MB Methylbromi
de CH3Br   74-
83-0 106
2 -
2903.4
9   0.06 
 SECOND SCHEDULE  
 
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND PROHIBITION DATES  
 
Item   Controlled Substance                                Date of Prohib ition  
                                                                                                                             Of Import/Export  
 
1.  Hydrobromofluorocarborns (HBFCs)    Jan 1, 2010  
 
2.  Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)  
  CFC -11  CFC -113 
  CFC -12  CFC -114   CFC -115 
 
3.  Halons       Jan 1, 2010  
  Halon 1211  halon 1301  halon 2402  
 
4.  Other fully halogenated Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)  Jan 1, 2010  
  CFC -13  CFC -211  CFC -212 
  CFC -111  CFC -213  CFC -214 
  CFC -112  CFC -215  CFC -216 
  CFC -217 
 
5.  Carbon tetrachloride     Jan 1, 2010  
 
6.  1,1,1 - trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)   Jan 1, 2015  
 
7.  Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)    Jan 1, 2040  
 
8.  Methyl bromide      Jan 1, 2015  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THIRD SCHEDULE  
 
DECLARATION BY END -USER OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES /PRODUCTS  
 
1. Information concerning the vendor/supplier  
 
Name of vendor/supplier ……………………………………………………………………… .. 
 
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………… . 
 
II. Information concerning end -user …………………………………………………………… . 
 Address ………………………………………………………………………… ……………… . 
 
Name of controlled substance/product ………………………………………………………… .. 
 
End-user category/purpose ………………………………………………………………………  
 
III. Declaration  
 
I undertake not to sell or otherwise supply any quality of the controlled substance/product received by me to a ny person.  
 
I further undertake not to use any quantity of the controlled substance/product received for a purpose not set out in the 
declaration.  
 
I declare that the information stated in this declaration form is correct.  
 
 
…………………………………                                    …………………………………  
Date      Signature  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOURTH SCHEDULE  
(Regulation 6)  
 
Form A  
 
THE OZNE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES REGULATIONS, 2003  
 
Application for a license to import a Controlled Substance/Product  
 
A: Information concerning the importer  
 
1. Name or trade of importer: ………………………………………………………………  
 
2. (a) Address: …………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
(b) Telephone No: …………………………………………………………………… ..... 
 
(c) Fax No: ……………………………………………………………………………… . 
 
(d) E -mail address: ……………………………………………………………………… . 
 
3. Number of import trade license and date obtained: ……………………………………… . 
 
4. Name of person authorised to act on behalf of importer (where applicable) …………… ... 
 
…………………………………………………………………………………………… .  
(a) Designation: ………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
(b) Telephone No: ……………………………………………………… …………  
 
(c) Fax No. …………………………………………………………………………  
 
(d) E-mail address: ……………………………………………………………… ... 
5. Controlled substance/product to be imported: ……………………………… .………… ...... 
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
6. Customs tariff number and  trade name of controlled substance/product: ………………… . 
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
7. Condition of controlled substance/product (tick whichever is applicable)  
 
(a) new/virgin (b) already used/reconditioned (b) recycled/reclaimed  
 
8. Quality to be imported:  …………………………………………………………………… . 
 
9. Request for confidentiality of information (tick)  
 
Yes……… .   No………………  
 
        Reason …………………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
10. Purpose and use of controlled substance/product to be imported: …………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………… ……………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
11. Handling procedures and storage plans including safety precautions to be observed by the importer:  
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
  
 ………………………………………………………………………………… ……………  
 
12. Point of entry: ………………………………………………………………………………  
 
13. Mode of transport and intended carrier: …………………………………………………… . 
 
B:Information concerning the supplier  
 
1. Name or trade name of the supplier: ……………………………………………………… .. 
 
2. Full address of supplier: ………………………………………… ………………………… .. 
 3. Country from which substances/product is consigned: …………………………………… . 
 
4. Holder of the product trademark: ………………………………………………………… ... 
 
5. Name and address of manufacturer: ……………………………………………………… .. 
 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
I declare that th e information stated in this application is correct.  
 
I undertake to observe the conditions under which this license is issued.  
 
…………………………… ..  ……………………………………  
 Date     Signature  
 
C: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
 
1. Application received on: ……………………………………………………………………  
 
2. Application approved/rejected: …………………………………………………………… .. 
 
3. Conditions of approval/reasons for rejection: ………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
………………………………    …… …………………………  
 Date     Executive Director  
 
 
 
 
FORM B  
 
THE OZONE  
DEPLETING SUBSTANCES REGULATIONS  
2003.  
 
Application for a License to Export a Controlled Substance/Product  
 
A: Information concerning the exporter  
 
1. Name or trade name of the exporter: …………………………… ……………… . 
 
……………………………………………………………………………………  
 
2. Address: ………………………………………………………………………… .  
(a) Telephone No: …………………………………………………… …..………… .. 
(b) Fax No: ……………………………………………………………… ….……… .. 
(c) E-mail address: ………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
 
3. Name of exporter trade license and date obtain ed:………………………………  
 
……………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 4. Name of person authorized to act on behalf of exporter : ……………………………… .. 
 
(a) Designation: ………………………………………………………………………… .. 
 
(b) Telephone No; …………………………………………………………………………  
 
(c) Fax No: …………………………………………………………………………… ..... 
 
(d) E-mail address: ……………………………………………………………………… . 
 
5.   Controlled substance/product to be exported: ………………………………… .. 
 
………………………………………………………………………………… .. 
 
 
6. Customs tariff number and trade name of controlled substance/product  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
7. Country of origin of controlled substance/product: ……………………………………… ... 
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
8. Name and address of manufacture: …………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
9. Condition of controlled substance/product (tick whiche ver is applicable)  
 
(a) new/virgin (b) already used/reconditioned (c) recycled/reclaimed  
 
10. Quantity to be exported: ……………………………………………………………………  
 
11. Request for confidentiality of information (tick)  
 
Yes……… ..  No……………  
 
Reason: …………………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
………… ……………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
 12. Purpose and use of controlled substance/product to be exported:  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
13. Handling procedures and type of packaging including safety precautions to be ob served by the exporter:  
……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………… .... 
 
14. Point of exit: ……………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
15. Mode of transport and intended carrier: …………………………………………………… . 
 
B: Information concerning the recipien t 
 
1. Name or trade name of the recipient: ……………………………………………………… . 
 
2. Full address of the recipient: ……………………………………………………………… .. 
 
3. Country to which substance/product is to be exported: …………………………………… . 
 
4. Country (ies) of transit (applicable): ……………………………………………………… . 
 
5. Facility where controlled substance/product is to be used/recycled/destroyed  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
  
I declare that the information stated in this application is correct. I undertake to observe the condit ions under which this 
license is issued  
 
 
………………………………    …………………………………… .. 
 Date      Signature  
 
C:FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
 
1. Application received on: ……………………………………………………………………  
 
2. Application approved/rejected: …………………………………………………………… .. 
 
3. Conditions of approval/rea sons for rejection: ………………………………………………  
 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
……………………………… ..   ………………………………… . 
 Date      Signature  FORM C  
 
THE OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES REGULATIONS  
2003  
 
 
License to Export or Import  a controlled Substance/Product  
 
License No:  ………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………  
License No:  ……………………………………… …………………………………………… ……………………  
 
Name:  ……………………………………………………… …………………………………………………  
 
Address:  …………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………  
 
You are hereby licensed to export from/import:  
…………………………………………………………………………………………  
       (country)      
To/from:  ………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………  
 
The following controlled substances/products: - 
 
1. ………………………………………………… ……………………………………………  
 
2. …………………………………………… …………………………………………………  
 
3. ……………………………………………… …………………………………………… .. 
 
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
 
              ……………………………………                             ………………………………………  
                            Date                                                                       Executive Director  
FORM D  
 
 
THE OZONE  
 
DEPLETING SUBSTANCES REGULATIONS  
2003  
 
1. name or trade of the person who stores:   
………… …………………………………………………………………………  
 
2. (a)  Address:  ……………………………………………………………………………… . 
 
(b)telephone no: ………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
 ©  Fax No. …………………………………………………………………………………  
 (d)E-Mail address:  ……………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
 
3. Number of storage license and date obtained:  ……………………………………… .. 
 
4. Name of person authorized to act on behalf of store (where applicable)  ….…………… ... 
 
…………………………………………… …………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………  
(a)   Designation:   ……………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
(b)  Tele phone No:  ………………………………………………………………………  
 
 ©    Fax No:   ……………………………………………………………………………  
 
(d)E-Mail address:  ……………………………………………………………………  
 
 
5. Controlled substance/product to be stored:  …… ..………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………  
 
…………………………………………… …………………… ……………………………  
 
 
6. Customs tariff number and trade name of controlled substance/product  
 
………………………………………… ……………………………………………………  
 
…………………………………………… …………………………………………………  
 
 
7. Condition of controlled substance/product (tick whichever is applicable)  
 
(a) new/virgin (b ) already used/reconditioned (c) recycled/reclaimed  
 
 
8. Quantity to be stored:  …………………………………………………………………… . 
 
9. request for confidentially of information (tick)  
 
Yes ……………………… .      No ……………………………………  
  
 Reasons:  …………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
10. Purpose and use  of controlled substance/product to be stored  
                               
                               ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………  
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
11. Handling  procedures and storage plans including safety precauti ons to be observed by the person who stores:  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
                ………………………………… ………………………………………………………  
 
12. Point of entry:  ………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
 
13. Mode of transport and intended carrier:  ……………………………………………… . 
 
B:  Information concerning the supplier  
 
1. Name or trade name of the supplier:  ……………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
2. Full address of supplier:  …………………………………………………………………  
 
……………………………………………………………………………………… ………  
 
3. Country from which substance/product is consigned:  
………………………………………………………………………  
 
4. Holder of the product trademark:  
…………………………………………………………………………………………… ... 
 
5. Name and address of manufacturer:  
…………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
………………………………………………………………… ……………………………  
 
I declare that the information stated in this application is correct.  
 
I undertake to observe the conditions under which this license is issued.  
 
 
………………………………………………            ………………………………  
                     Date                                                                  Signature  
 
 
C: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
 
1. Application received on :  ……………………………………………………………  
 
2. Application approved/rejected:  ……………………………………………………  
 3. Conditions of approval/reasons for rejection:  
…………………………………………………………… .………… ……………  
 
                                    …………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
 
 ………… …………………………… ..  ………………………………………  
                   Date                                                                              Executive Director  
 
 
(to be filled in triplicate)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIFTH SCHEDULE  
 
RECORDS TO BE MANTAINED FOR CONTROLLED  
SUBSTANCES AND PRODUCTS  
 
 
1. information relating to distribution, sale and use.  
 
Dated records of – 
 
(a) the actual quantity of each controlled substance/product purchased from a Swaziland supplier, wholesaler or 
distributor:  
 
(b) the actual quantity of each controlled  substance/product used and the end -use category or purpose:  
 
(c) the actual quantity of each co ntrolled substance/product sold and the names and addresses of the end -users as 
set out in the declaration form in the fourth schedule and duly signed by the end -user.  
 
II. Information relating to imports  
 1. Dated records of: - 
 
(a) the actual quantity of each contro lled substance/product was imported in each shipment;  
 
(b) the entry point through which the controlled substance/product was imported;  
 
(c) the party from which the controlled substance/product was imported and the name and address of the 
supplier, and  
 
(d) the impor t number for  the consignment  of the controlled substance/product imported  
 
2.  Copies of  the bill of lading, the invoice  and documents submitted to the revenue office for each consignment  
 
III>Information relating to exports  
 
 Dated records of – 
 
(a) the a ctual quantity  of each controlled substance/product exported in each shipment:  
 
(b) the point of entry  through which the controlled substance/product was exported;  
 
(c) the party through which the controlled substance/product was exported and the name and  
 
 address of the recipient;  
(d) the purpose for which the controlled substance/product was exported.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STELLA LUKHELE (MP)  
Minister for Tourism, Environment and Communication  
  
DEFINITION OF SOME IMPORTANT TERMS  
 
Annex A substances:  These are O zone Depleting Substances listed in Annex A of the Montreal  
Protocol:   they are grouped into two groups;  
 
GROUP 1:  These are Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 11.  12 114 and 115  
 
GROUP II:  These are Halons 1211. 1301 and 2402.  
 
Annex B Substances:  These are Ozone depleting Substances listed in annex B of the Montreal.  
Protocol:  they are grouped into 3 groups:  
 
GROUP I:   This consists of the so -called “ other CPCs  most of which are not in commercial use.  
 
GROUP II:  This consists only of the substance Carbo n tetrachloride  
 
GROUPIII:   I, I, I -trichlorethane (Methylchloroform)  
 
Annex C substances:  these are Ozone depleting substances listed in annex C of the Montreal  
 
Protocol.  These have been grouped into 3 groups.  
 
GROUP 1:          This Group Consist Of S ome 40 Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCCFCs) of which up to 10 are in 
commercial use.  
 
GROUP II:       this group consists of 33 Hydro bromofloorocarbons (HCCs) most of are not in commercial use.  
 
GROUP III:        This group consists of  the substance Bromoc hloromethane a substance added by the Beijing amendment in 
1999.   
 
Annex C substance:  This is Methyl bromide.  
 
Harmonised System (HS)  Customs Codes:  this is the most common way of identifying goods for customs officers.  This system 
provides uniform cod es that are used around the world to facilitate trade.  
 
CAS numbers :  the CAS registry number (CAS number) is a number assigned by the United Stated Chemical abstracts Service 
to identify a chemical.  The CAS number is specific for single chemicals and fo r some mixtures.  The CAS number contains 5 -9 
digits  
Separated by hyphens into three groups.  The first group, starting from the left has up to 6  digits, the second  group alway s has 2 
digits, the third group always has 1digits, the second group always ha s 2 digits, the third group always has 1 digit.  
 
UN Numbers:  The United Nations substance Identification Number (UN SIN or UN Number) is a 4 digit international standard 
number, which  identifies a particular chemical  or group of chemical substance.  
 
ASH RAE Numbers:    the American  Society of Hearing Refrigerating and Air -conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) number is a 
numerical designation for refrigerants based on their chemical structures.  This is the most commonly used ODS identification  by 
Refrigeratio n and air -conditioning technicians.  
 ARI Colour Codes:  ARI Guideline N is a voluntary US industry guideline for the uniforms assignment of colours for containers  
used for refrigerants that meet ARI Standard 700 specifications.  
 
ASHRAE Safety Groups:  the ASHIRAE Safety Groups for refrigerants standard classifies commonly used refrigerants (such as 
Annex a CFCs) depending  on their toxicity  and flammability.   The standard defines 6 safety groups – a1, A2, A3, B1, B2, and 
B3 where “A” signifies lower toxic ity.  “B” higher toxicity, “1” signifies no flame propagation, “2” lower flammability and “3” 
higher flammability.