Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Decision to regulate import of potassium chlorate
In a meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it was decided to regulate the import of potassium chlorate.
The meeting was briefed that potassium chlorate is not produced locally, it can be imported by any department without NOC.
The briefing said that potassium chlorate is used in the manufacture of matchboxes and fireworks, with major suppliers in China, India and the US.
The meeting also decided to crack down on the sellers of illegal fireworks.
It was informed in the briefing that there are 2 license holders dealers of potassium chlorate in Kirk and Mohmand.
In the meeting, it was directed to collect the details of the vendors of potassium chlorate and it was decided to revise the rules for allowing its import and use.
It was decided in the meeting that a mechanism will be set up to monitor the import and consumption of potassium chlorate.