The import of red mud and blast-furnace slag into Moldova will be allowed. Parliament on November 22 adopted relevant amendments to a number of legal acts after giving them a second reading. Now the legislation bans the importation of raw or processed waste and residues of any type, IPN reports.

The head of the commission on environment and regional development Radu Mudreac when presenting the bill said the bringing into Moldova of the red mud, also known as bauxite residue, and blast-furnace slag – waste intended to be used as secondary raw material in cement production – will be permitted.

The MP noted the new regulations were requested by a number of national cement producers.