Act amending Wastes Act. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 430 of 2021 Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste prevention Recycling/reuse Solid waste Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 12 January 2022. Abstract This Act lays down some amendments and addenda to the Wastes Act. In particular the present Act regulates requirements and measures to prevent the impact of certain disposable plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, on human health, in order to reduce this impact and support the transition to a circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials. Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Amends Wastes Act No. 79/2015. Legislation | Slovakia | 2015 (2021) Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transboundary movement of waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX