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