I would like to offer my opinions on whether hazardous waste and chemicals can be stored in the same warehouse
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The issue of whether hazardous waste and chemicals can be stored in the same warehouse is common among many enterprises. Some experts cite the provision in the current regulations on the management of hazardous chemicals, which states that hazardous chemicals should be stored in dedicated warehouses, specialized sites, or dedicated storage rooms and cabinets (collectively referred to as dedicated storage areas), to argue that they cannot be stored in the same warehouse. This provision is now part of Article 40 of the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law, which is currently open for public comment. So take this opportunity to offer suggestions promptly, in the hope of changing the practice of not allowing hazardous waste and chemicals to be stored in the same warehouse. Regarding Article 40 of the Draft Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals, it is recommended to add the following text: \"Hazardous chemical waste (whose main hazard factor is chemical toxicity) can be stored in the same warehouse as hazardous chemicals, but it must be physically separated from the chemicals stored there and clearly marked in order to distinguish hazardous chemical waste from other chemicals. Such storage must also comply with **standards or **relevant regulations.\" ” Reason: The question of whether hazardous waste and hazardous chemicals can be stored in the same warehouse is very common among enterprises; therefore, it should be clear that hazardous waste with chemical hazards as its main risk factor can be stored together with hazardous chemicals under certain conditions. The hazardous waste mentioned earlier is essentially also a hazardous chemical, and it should be possible to store it in the same warehouse as other hazardous chemicals, provided that the relevant standards and regulations are met; however, physical separation must be implemented to ensure clear differentiation and prevent mixing. Those who share the same idea should go and submit their suggestions right away. Submit suggestions on the National People’s Congress website (http://www.npc.gov.cn/flcaw/).
The current Draft Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals does stipulate that hazardous chemicals should be stored in dedicated storage facilities. This regulation is primarily aimed at ensuring safety by preventing reactions between chemicals or other dangerous situations. However, for hazardous chemical waste, if its main hazard factor is chemical toxicity, then under certain conditions, it can theoretically be stored in the same warehouse as other hazardous chemicals. The suggestion you put forward, namely to add to the draft law a provision allowing hazardous chemical waste and hazardous chemicals to be stored in the same warehouse provided that they are physically separated and clearly marked, is a very practical one. This not only improves storage efficiency but also allows for the rational use of resources while ensuring safety. It is recommended that you submit your opinions and suggestions as soon as possible through official channels, such as the website of the National People’s Congress. This will allow the relevant departments to take this into account when revising the law, which could have a positive impact on improving it. At the same time, you can also use channels such as social media or industry forums to appeal to more people to support your views and work together to drive this change. .
[attachim has submitted relevant suggestions on the NPC website.] Deadline: January 23.