Decree No. 445 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to batteries and accumulators.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Data collection/reporting Hazardous waste Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Registration Transport/storage Waste management

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

First entry intoforce on 2 January 2013. The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 2 January 2015.

Abstract

This Decree applies to battery and accumulator and their waste, to the taking back, collection, transport and treatment of waste battery and accumulator. It provides rules regarding marketing and labelling of battery and accumulator, battery and accumulator producer’s obligation of taking back, collection and treatment and of informing consumers and distributors. 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

Directive 2008/103/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators as regards placing batteries and accumulators on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2009/603/EC establishing requirements for registration of producers of batteries and accumulators in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Registration, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

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. 181 of 2008 (VII.8.) on the collection of waste battery and accumulator.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX