In export import trade, permission from Ministry of Environment and Forest is required if such export or import goods contain hazardous wastes. In India, MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forest) is the licensing authority to issue such certification. Necessary packing, labeling, quality, duties and responsibilities are to be maintained by the occupier.
The exporter or importer has to apply for certification with Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) in specified format for importing/exporting hazardous/recyclable wastes to use as raw materials. The material permitted shall be fully insured for transit as well as for any accidental occurrence and its cleanup operation, the adequate facility to handle imported hazardous waste in the form of his raw material with details.