Decree on the prohibition of placing of certain single-use plastic products on the market in the Republic of Slovenia and on the labelling of certain plastic products.

Subject

Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Waste prevention Waste management Recycling/reuse Packaging/labelling Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This text entered into force on 4 September 2021.

Abstract

This Decree, based on the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, and in accordance with the terms of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, sets restrictions on certain single-use plastic products for placing on the market in the Republic of Slovenia and requirements for their labelling. This Regulation shall apply to single-use plastic products listed in the Annex, which forms an integral part of this Regulation, and to oxo-degradable plastic products.

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Framework law, Hazards, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Registration, EIA, Early warning system, Access-to-information, Protection of habitats, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX