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Electricité du Liban chemical expiry clarification
The article focused on the efforts of the Lebanese Ministries of Environment and Agriculture in clarifying the situation of expired chemical materials belonging to Electricité du Liban, especially trisodium phosphate. The two ministries confirmed that these materials are neither explosive nor radioactive, and do not warrant panic. However, they emphasized that handling and transporting them must be done according to scientific and legal standards to ensure environmental protection and the safety of agricultural production. They explained that the Ministry of Environment is responsible for setting environmental standards and treatment procedures, while the Ministry of Agriculture assesses the suitability of using these materials on agricultural lands. It was noted that the high sodium content in the substance (around 40%) renders it unsuitable as a fertilizer, given that the permissible limit is 3%. The two ministries called on Electricité du Liban to immediately return the materials and store them safely. If local treatment is not feasible, they must be transported to a country equipped with the necessary facilities and capabilities, in accordance with the Basel Convention. Simultaneously, the ministries underscored the importance of ongoing coordination and transparency in managing this issue, as well as maintaining environmental and agricultural safety.
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