BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 20. The Cabinet
of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a six-month temporary ban
on the export of used catalytic converters, as well as slags, ash,
and residues of precious metals contained in them, Trend reports via the press
service of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The corresponding resolution was signed by Chairman of the
Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of
Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliyev.
Furthermore, the purpose of this decision is to protect human
health, the environment, and animal and plant life by reducing air
pollution from vehicle exhaust emissions.
The catalytic converter is one of the most expensive components
of a car’s exhaust system, accounting for up to 13% of the
vehicle’s value. As a result, there has been an increase in cases
of voluntary removal and theft of this component for resale in
pursuit of significant profits.
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