Decree No. 5 of the Ministry of Environment implementing some provisions of the Act on Packaging. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Packaging/labelling Registration Certification Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 10 January 2003 except §3 that enters into force on 1 January 2006. Abstract This Decree regulates: (a) requirements on packaging; (b) marking of packages; (c) registration of packages; (d) sample certificate of registration. The marker shall be placed on packaging so that it cannot be damaged or removed by opening or routine handling. Multiple use of the identification marker is allowed. In case technical reasons prevent from placing the marker on packaging, the marker may be placed on goods in packaging if possible with regard to characteristics of goods, or on a speci Full text English Website www.basel.int References - Legislation Implements Act on Packaging and Amendments of Some Acts (No. 529) Legislation | Slovakia | 2002 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste non-domestic sources, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX