Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources (Act No. 48 of 1991). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1991 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Recycling/reuse Pollution control Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 25 October 1991. Abstract This Act aims to ensure the effective utilization of resources and to take necessary measures to reduce the generation of used products and by-products and to promote the utilization of recyclable and reusable parts in order to contribute to waste reduction and environmental preservation. Full text English Website www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp