Decree-Law No. 109/2012 implementing EU Regulation No. 1102/2008 on the prohibition of import export of metallic mercury and other components. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 97, 18 May 2012, pp. 2599-2602. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste disposal Waste prevention Polluter pays principle Hazardous waste Transport/storage Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 15 articles, introduces in the national legal order the EU Regulation No. 1102/2008 on the prohibition of import/export of metallic mercury and other components containing mercury. It also applies for safe storage of this metal and defines the general system for waste management, including collection, transport, storage, disposal and elimination. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 178/2006 on waste management. Legislation | Portugal | 2006 Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 173/2008 on the integrated pollution prevention and control regime of certain activities and other provisions. Legislation | Portugal | 2008 Keyword: Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Noise pollution, Waste management, Emissions, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX