The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) will inspect seven factories which hold licences to import hazardous substances on suspicion of violating the Hazardous Substance Act and the Basel Convention after several recycling factories were found to be illegally importing and processing electronic waste. "If irregularities are found during the inspection, the factories will be charged with violating the laws," Mr Pasu said. Meanwhile, the DIW has also issued a letter to 1,761 electronic waste recycling factories nationwide, warning them to strictly follow the Factory Act and the Hazardous Substance Act. Last week, police and officials from the Industry Ministry launched a crackdown on electronic recycling plants allegedly importing hazardous electronic waste. Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta said the electronic waste was imported from Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

Source: Bangkok Post May 27, 2018 21:22 UTC