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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