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GLOBAL EXPLOSIVES MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION AND ITS LOCAL IMPACT
Contributed by Synertech , edited by Sharyn Macnamara
As the world tightens regulations pertaining to explosives , Synertech , partner of the Explosives Track and Trace solution developed by TTE-Europe GmbH , discusses current global regulations and legislation frameworks for traceability , and a recent implementation case study at a South African mine .
Terrorist attacks in the past have presented a global need to maximise safety in explosives handling while minimising abuse and theft , leading to a European Union ( EU ) Directive to tighten regulations on the handling of civil explosives and firearms . These regulations aim to create a consistent framework for the traceability and control of explosives from their manufacture to their final use . Implementing such measures requires all stakeholders in the supply chain to be well-informed and to introduce the necessary systems and processes for compliance . Similar regulatory frameworks have been established in other continents and countries in the world .
Europe The EU Directive 2014 / 28 / EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the marketing and control of explosives for civil use was adopted in 2014 . This directive replaced earlier legislation aiming to enhance the safety and security of explosives throughout the EU . The EU has since played a pivotal role in harmonising explosives regulations across member states . The directive mandates stringent controls on the manufacture , sale and use of explosives , requiring clear labeling and traceability mechanisms .
North America In the United States , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ( ATF ) regulates explosives under the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 , specifically through the provisions by the Federal Explosives Law and Regulations . Updated periodically , these regulations include detailed requirements for the storage , handling and record-keeping of explosives , emphasising security and traceability . Following the events of 11 September in 2001 , the
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