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Decree No. 29 of 1997 (VIII. 29.) KTM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Country Planning concerning requirements for the use of distinctive signs on environmentally friendly and green products.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Certification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The last consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 11 April 2014.
Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is promote a better information of producers, service providers, distributors and customers, the dissemination of eco-friendly products and the development of environmental consciousness. This decree shall not apply to medicines, foodstuffs and beverages, to substances and products defines as very toxic and falling under special regulation. The distinctive sign, shown in Annex 1, may be used on products and for services certified as environmentally friendly by an organization appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The certification procedure is ruled as well by this Decree. For the use of the distinctive sign a contract must be stipulated between the producer or distributor and the organization. The right of use of the distinctive sign may be obtained through a tender. Illegal use of the sign is prohibited and punishable with the environmental protection fine.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, EIA, Institution, Access-to-information, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Radiation, Noise pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX