Law No. 022-2005/AN on the Code of Public Hygiene in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso
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This law outlines the legal framework for food, water, and environmental protection, as related to public health. Notably, this law forbids the discharge of hazardous industrial or hospital wastewater into water sources without treatment.

Applicable countryBurkina Faso
Topic
Subtopics
Effluent wastewater disposal
Medical waste disposal
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Original publication24 May 2005
Entered into force24 May 2005
Latest update24 May 2005
Available languages
French Loi n° 022-2005/AN portant Code de l'hygiène publique au Burkina Faso
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security
International Disease and Events Analysis