The seminar was taught by a team of lawyers from our firm. The seminar discussed the following topics: International transportation of hazardous materials – Basel convention, the new European Directive on shipping hazardous waste, the Rotterdam Convention; Review of Regulations - REACH and purpose of the system of GHS (Global Harmonized System); issues of safety data sheets in Israel and abroad; The European WEEE & RoHS; applicability of regulations of electronic waste in China (RoHS China); The effect of international environmental legislation on legislation in Israel, and on the granting of permits and licenses to industrial plants;