Act no. 243/2022 on reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws 243/2022 Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Waste management Waste prevention Recycling/reuse Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 October 2022. Abstract The aim of this Act is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health, as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials. The Act applies to plastic products listed in the Annex, regardless of whether they are marketed separately or as a part or accessory of other products. The present Act regulates: (a) rules for preventing waste from plastic products; (b) rights and obligations of manufacturers when placing plastic products on the market; (c) rights and obligations related to the management of waste from plastic products; (d) administrative authorities in the area of preventing the generation of waste from plastic products and in the area of rights and obligations related to the management of waste from plastic products. Measures to reduce the environmental impact of plastic products include: prohibition of marketing specified products, keeping records of the quantity of plastic products placed on the market, labeling of plastic products, carrying out educational activities aimed at informing the end user and changing consumer behavior in order to reduce the amount of waste from selected plastic products, and reimbursement of municipal costs by the manufacturer. Full text Czech Website www.zakonyprolidi.cz References - Legislation Implements Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste and repealing certain Directives. Legislation | European Union | 2008 (2018) Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Solid waste, Sustainable development, Precautionary principle, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Public participation, Food waste, Basic legislation, Recycling/reuse, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous waste, Registration, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Organic waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 2019 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree on the implementation of certain provisions of the Act on limiting the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Legislation | Czechia | 2023 Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse Source: FAO, FAOLEX