Cabinet appoints authority responsible for disposal of pesticides, toxic waste

2026-01-25 - 21:08

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has designated the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision as the authorized state body responsible for the safe storage and disposal of hazardous chemical waste, including obsolete pesticides, persistent organic pollutants, as well as waste containing mercury and lead. The resolution aims to strengthen the protection of public health and the environment.