Act amending Environment Protection Act (No. 87 of 2014).

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste disposal Data collection/reporting Certification Waste management

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

11 February 2014.

Abstract

The Act partly amends Act No. 879 with regard to the Minister of Environment that shall establish rules on fees for certification of eligibility for data transmission and environmentally sound handling of recyclable industrial waste. Danish exporters trading in electrical or electronic equipment in other EU Member States by means of distance selling, must appoint a representative in the Member State responsible for compliance with the exporter's obligations under the relevant Member State rules with regard to the implementation of the Directive on Waste Electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The appointment of the representative must be done by proxy.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Solid waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX