Manama: As part of ongoing government efforts to improve and re-engineer services, the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) has developed its digital service for undertaking requests related to the import of chemicals or units.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the service enables establishments to submit undertaking requests in exceptional cases where chemicals or refrigeration and air-conditioning units are imported without prior approval, on a one-time basis. Applicants are required to provide initial data on the imported materials or units to enable the competent authority to assess them and verify that they contain no prohibited or restricted substances before considering approval for an exceptional release.
The service has reduced processing time from 20 working days to seven, through full automation, fewer procedures and required documents, and an improved user interface and experience.
Amna Hamad Al Rumaihi, SCE Chief Executive Officer, said the upgraded service enhances regulatory oversight by electronically linking undertakings to import applications, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements, supporting inspection activities, improving data quality and strengthening adherence to national legislation and international obligations.
She added that the digital transformation has streamlined procedures and accelerated processing while maintaining effective oversight and data accuracy.
As part of government efforts to develop and re-engineer services, more than 1,300 government services have been documented, translated and published, with 800 services undergoing development and re-engineering across various sectors.