Decree-Law No. 196/2003. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série-A, No. 194, 23 August 2003, pp. 5489-5501. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Certification Classification/declassification Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of 32 articles and six Annexes divided in six Chapters. It establishes the legal system applicable to the management of waste vehicles (VFV). In particular, it defines management principles and responsibilities. Moreover, it regulates prevention and information requirements. It establishes an integrated management system and requires the issuing of a destruction certificate. Finally, it defines applicable sanctions and penalties. The annexes provide a classification of the materials and standards for storage and management purposes. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by 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