Government Decision on Substances that Deplete the Ozonelayer (No. 262 of 1998). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Ozone layer Monitoring Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous substances Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decision prohibits the use of CFC compounds listed in Council regulation 3093/94 and listed in the Schedule to this Decision. It specifies prohibitions for specific substances. The Decree also concerns disposal of CFC and HCGC compounds and provides for monitoring of the implementation of this Decision by the competent authorities. Full text English Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Waste Act (3.12.1993/1072). Legislation | Finland | 1993 (2010) Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Soil rehabilitation, Solid waste, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Chemicals Act (No. 744 of 1989). Legislation | Finland | 1989 (2006) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX