A/HRC/30/40 Contents Page I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Importance of information on hazardous substances and wastes ..................................................... 4 A. Global challenge of information on substances and wastes ..................................................... 4 B. Human rights implications of the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes .. 7 C. Normative content of the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes ............... 8 D. Limitations to the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes .......................... 10 Implementation of the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes ............................ 12 A. Obligations of States ................................................................................................................ 12 B. Responsibilities of businesses .................................................................................................. 17 Conclusion and recommendations .................................................................................................... 20 III. IV. 2