In a Government Gazette dated 10 May 2013 the Economic Development Department (EDD) published a policy directive on the exportation of ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal. The notice follows earlier Government Gazette notices published on 25 January and 22 February 2013. According to the latest notice ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal should not be exported unless it has been offered to domestic users of scrap for a period determined by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac), and at a price discount or other formula determined by Itac intended to facilitate local rather than export sale. Furthermore, to ensure the type and quality of scrap metal that is intended for export are accurately reflected on applications for export permits, all permit applications should be accompanied by confirmation by a metallurgical engineer or a suitably qualified person, confirming the type, quality and quantity of scrap at hand for export, and information as to when and where such scrap metal may be inspected by prospective buyers. The notice indicates that the policy will be in place for five years. At the end of this period it will be reviewed to determine whether it should be terminated or extended for a limited period, with or without amendment.
