Decree-Law No. 366-A/97 on the management of packaging and of waste originated by packaging. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Packaging/labelling Waste management Waste prevention Classification/declassification 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 of its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of 17 articles, introduces in the national legal order EU Directive No. 94/62/CE of 20 December 1994, and defines general principles and norms applicable to the management of packaging and waste originated from packaging, with the view of preventing waste production, recycling the used packages and other forms of waste valorization including its final elimination. The aim is to grating a sound management and, at the same time, a proper protection of the environment. Particular attention is devoted to the management responsibilities, the classification of waste (recyclable, not recyclable, subject to an integrated system) and its marking. Moreover, the Decree-Law institutes a Commission for the support and the Management of Packaging and Packaging Waste. Finally, it rules on applicable sanctions and penalties. Full text Portuguese Website www.diramb.gov.pt References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 8/85 on Wine Denomination Regions. Legislation | Portugal | 1985 Keyword: Zoning, Viticulture/oenological practices, Institution, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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. 92/2006 amending Decree-Law No. 366-A/97 on the management of packaging-related waste. Legislation | Portugal | 2006 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste management, Waste prevention, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 162/2000 amending Decree-Law No. 366-A/97 on the management of waste originated by packaging. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste management, Waste prevention, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 162/2000 amending Decree-Law No. 366-A/97 on the management of packaging and of waste originated by packaging. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste management, Waste prevention, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX