Materials recovery

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Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

ISIC 3830 involves the substantial transformation of waste into secondary raw materials. Under Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, this is categorized as 'Manufacturing and Processing of Goods or Materials'. Forensic auditors will verify the presence of heavy machinery and energy consumption logs to ensure actual processing occurs rather than mere collection and resale.

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Legal Reference

Article 2, Clause 1(a) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

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Misclassifying 'Wholesale of Waste and Scrap' (ISIC 4669) as 'Materials Recovery' (ISIC 3830) to bypass the 'Designated Zone to Designated Zone' restriction for trading activities.

12 licensable activities under this classification

Aircraft DismantlingExternal approval required

Battery RecyclingExternal approval required

Equipment & Automobiles Dismantling for Materials RecoveryExternal approval required

Fabric & Textile Waste RecyclingExternal approval required

Glass Waste ProcessingExternal approval required

Metal Scrap ProcessingExternal approval required

Non Metal Waste Collecting & ProcessingExternal approval required

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