Decree No. 443 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to electric and electronic equipments.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Registration Transport/storage Waste management

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

2 January 2013.

Abstract

This Decree applies to electric and electronic equipment listed under point 1 of Annex 1, to waste originating from them, and to the taking back, collection, transport, reuse and disposal of such equipment. It provides rules regarding marketing and labelling of equipments, the producer’s obligation of taking back, collection and treatment and of informing consumers. Producers may transfer their obligation to intermediate organizations. Producers and intermediate organizations shall be registered. This Decree contains rules also concerning the obligation of producers and intermediate organizations to keep registers and report on their activity, the obligations of distributors and waste holders, as well as official controls and sanctions for offenders.

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

Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Solid waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2003/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Waste management, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act CLXXXV of 2012 on waste.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transboundary movement of waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Oil, Polluter pays principle, Authorization/permit, Registration, Royalties/fees, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Tax/levy, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Governance, Internal trade, International trade, Non-governmental entity, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Governmental Decree No. 264 of 2004 (IX. 23.) concerning the collection of waste originating from electric and electronic equipments.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2011)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 197 of 2014 (VIII. 1.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to electric and electronic equipments.

Legislation | Hungary | 2014 (2015)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Registration, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX