Decree on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Country/Territory Czech Republic Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Waste disposal Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Packaging/labelling Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decree enters into force on 1 January 2002. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Environment, which is composed of seven articles, lays down rules and measures for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). It sets out (i) technical requirements for the elimination of PCBs and technical requirements for devices containing such materials; (ii) methods for setting the total concentration of PCBs in materials and devices; (iii) proceedings for assessing the absence of PCBs; (iv) rules for marking devices containing PCBs; (v) rules on markin Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Implements Wastes Act. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX