Laos regulates PCB contaminated transformers and wastes

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR established “Decision on the On the Management and Monitoring, Treatment, Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the Transformer No. 5925/MONRE” on 30 December 2020. The Decision prescribes the principles, regulations, and measures related to the management and monitoring, treatment, and disposal of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the transformer and PCBs contaminated wastes. The Decision applies to the individual, enterprise, or organization of both domestic and overseas that perform activities in Laos.