Decree No. 248 laying down rules governing the disposal of asbestos-based products and products containing asbestos. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 234, 5 October 2004. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management Waste disposal Recycling/reuse Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree entered into force on 20 October 2004. Abstract Pursuant to article 6 of Act No. 257 of 27 March 1992, which concerns the cessation of the use of asbestos, this Decree establishes the technical standards applicable to the transportation and storage of asbestos residues, as well as the management and packaging of such substances. Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 257 on the cessation of the use of asbestos. Legislation | Italy | 1992 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Institution, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX