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Act on conformity assessment system.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2002 No. 166, Pos. 1360.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Certification Liability/compensation Environmental fees/charges Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

The present Act establishes the principles on the functioning of conformity assessment system, which regards conformity to basic and detailed requirements concerning products and production processes which might be harmful or might protect life, public health and the environment. The Act consists of nine Sections: General provisions (sect. 1); Principles of functioning of conformity to basic and detailed requirements assessment (sect. 2); Accreditation, authorization and notification (sect. 3); Accreditation Centre (sect. 4); Fees (sect. 5); Inspection of products introduced into turnover (sect. 6); Criminal liability (sect. 7); Changes in valid provisions (sect. 8); Transitional and final provisions (sect. 9). The aim of the Act is, in particular, to eliminate environmental hazards.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on detailed requirements of aerosol products.

Legislation | Poland | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending Energy Law, Environment Protection Ac and the Act on conformity assessment system.

Legislation | Poland | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX