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Decree laying down particular provisions on packaging.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 115 of 2002.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Recycling/reuse Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on the day of publication in the Collection of Laws.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Industry, which is composed of eight articles, lays down detailed provisions concerning packaging. In particular, it establishes (i) methods for assessing concentration of hazardous substances in packaging; (ii) maximum allowed level of amount of lead, cadmium, mercury and chromium with oxidative in packaging; (iii) rules on marking of packaging, with particular regard to recycled packaging materials; and (iv) proceedings concerning the use of packaging from recycled products.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Packaging Act No. 477/2001.

Legislation | Czechia | 2001

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous substances, Registration, Offences/penalties, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX