Block 1: Exporter-Notifier Registration
Block 1: Exporter-Notifier Registration
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Block 1 – Quick Reference
Exporter-Notifier Registration
Identifies the legally accountable notifier responsible for initiating and managing the transboundary movement.
Basel Basis
vCOP8 Section IV
ID Type
Exporter registration number
Required For
All Basel notifications
What Block 1 Captures
The Exporter-Notifier Registration block is the regulatory anchor of any Basel notification. It identifies the legal entity responsible for the accuracy of the filing and compliance of the movement.
This entity remains legally accountable for the waste from origin until formal acceptance by the disposal or recovery facility. Under vCOP8 guidance, the notifier may be the waste generator, a recognized trader, or a competent authority of the State of export.
How to Complete Block 1
1
Enter the full legal entity name.
Match official business registration records exactly.
2
Add the valid registration number.
Use the currently active identifier issued in the State of export.
3
Provide the registered physical address.
Use headquarters or legal address, not warehouse or logistics addresses.
4
Include direct contact details.
Add phone, fax, email, and a designated contact person authorized to manage the notification.
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Notifier Identity Must Match Registration
Do not list a dispatch warehouse, broker, or logistics provider as the notifier unless they hold legal standing. Block 1 must reflect the registered entity that is legally liable for the movement.
Common Errors – Correct Approach
Wrong
Using dispatch center address
Correct
Use legal registered headquarters address
Wrong
Listing logistics provider as notifier
Correct
List only entity with legal notifier authority
Wrong
Using outdated registration details
Correct
Use current registration matching valid license
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a freight forwarder be listed as the notifier?
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Only if the forwarder has formal legal standing and assumes notifier obligations. Otherwise, list the registered exporter entity.
If exporter and generator are the same, what should Block 9 show?
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Block 9 may indicate “Same as Block 1” where allowed by vCOP8 instructions and local authority practice.
Are PO boxes acceptable for Block 1?
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No. Use a complete physical address tied to the legally registered notifier entity.
Supporting Documents
- Doc 1: Exporter Registration Certificate- Model legal framework for permits, licenses and compliance controls.
- Doc 18: Notification Summary Sheet (Annex V-A)- Official Annex V-A/V-B forms and completion instructions.
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DexMetal Expert Tip
For ULAB and e-waste exports, confirm the notifier registration number matches the current environmental license. Expired or mismatched registrations are a leading cause of shipment holds.
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